Vote in the European Parliament Elections! In Vaasa, you can cast your vote at 11 advance polling stations

The European Parliament is one of the legislative bodies of the European Union. EU citizens elect its members through direct elections held every five years in all member states. The elections select members to the European Parliament from all EU member states.

The number of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) elected from each EU member state is proportional to the population of the country. In 2024, 720 MEPs will be elected, including 15 from Finland.

In Finland, every person who has turned 18 by the actual election day is eligible to vote. Eligible voters can vote either in advance or on the election day according to their preference.

For detailed information on voting rights, visit: www.vaasa.fi/en/europeanparliamentelections2024

Vote in Advance; option to vote at a Drive-in Station

Eligible voters can vote either in advance or on the election day. During the advance voting period, eligible voters can vote at any general advance polling station in the country from May 29 to June 4, 2024, or abroad from May 29 to June 1, 2024.

In Vaasa, advance voting is available at eleven locations. Alongside several familiar places around Vaasa, there is a new option: a drive-in station at Kasarmintori. A mobile voting station will also stop at the parking lots of three supermarkets.

Explore the advance polling stations at: www.vaasa.fi/en/europeanparliamentelections2024

Voting on Election Day

On election day, you can vote only at the polling station indicated on the notification card you receive.

The election day polling stations in Vaasa are listed at: www.vaasa.fi/en/europeanparliamentelections2024

Home Voting

A person whose ability to move and act is so limited that they cannot go to a polling station or an advance polling station without unreasonable difficulty may vote in advance at home. When voting at home, the eligible voter’s caregiver living in the same household can also vote.

The notification must be made no later than Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 16.00 by calling 06 325 1550 (Mon–Thu, 9:00–16:00 and Fri, 9:00–15:00) or by email to kotiaanestys@vaasa.fi.

Institutional voting

Voting will also be organised for residents permanently residing in institutions. Details on advance voting in institutions will be provided separately at the institutions.

Explore the elections online

Information about voting, voting rights, publication of election results, and candidates is available at: www.vaasa.fi/en/europeanparliamentelections2024

For questions regarding voting rights and notification cards, you can contact the Digital and Population Data Services Agency by phone at 029 553 6370.