Elections and voting

Voting in elections is an important way to participate in decision-making in a democratic society. In Finland, decision-makers in both local and central government are elected through democratic elections.

The following general elections are held in Finland:

  • a presidential election every six years,
  • parliamentary elections every four years,
  • county and municipal elections every four years and
  • European Parliament elections, or EU elections, every five years.

You can also find information about the elections on the Ministry of Justice’s election website(Link leads to external service).

Make a difference: vote and participate in the elections

Helsinki Municipal Central Election Committee

Visiting address:
00100 Helsinki
Postal address:
P.O. Box 1, 00099 City of Helsinki

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