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 2025 can be found here.
- County elections every four years. Information about the results of the county elections in 2025 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. Information about the results of the Elections to the European Parliament can be found here.
In addition to elections, national and municipal consultative referendums in which the right to vote is universal may also be conducted.
Next elections
Parliamentary elections on 18 April 2027.
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County and municipal elections 2025
Advance voting in the elections will take place from 2 to 8 April 2025 in Finland, and from 2 to 5 April abroad. The official election day is 13 April 2025.