Elections
The state and municipalities operate on the basis of a representative democracy. Citizens elect the President of the Republic of Finland and their representatives in Parliament, the European Parliament and municipal decision-making bodies in free elections.
The Ministry of Justice’s electoral website vaalit.fi contains comprehensive information on the conduct of elections and the results of the elections.
The following general elections are conducted in Finland
- Municipal elections every four years. Information about the results of the municipal elections in 2021 can be found here.
- County elections every four years. Next time county elections will be conducted in 2025 same time with municipal elections. Information about the results of the county elections in 2022 can be found here.
- Parliamentary elections every four years. Information about the results of the parliamentary elections in 2023 can be found here.
- Election of the President of the Republic (presidential election) every six years. Information about the results of the Presidential election 2024 can be found here.
- Elections to the European Parliament every five years.
In addition to elections, national and municipal consultative referendums in which the right to vote is universal may also be conducted.
Next elections
In the 2024 Elections to the European Parliament , the election day is Sunday 6 June 2024, and the advance voting period is 29 May – 1 June in Finland.