Voting is a fundamental right of each Finnish citizen over the age of 18. However, also citizens of other countries who are currently living in Finland have the right to vote in local elections and European elections. Citizens of other EU member states have the right to vote in European elections if they have registered for the voting register in Finland. Nationals of all countries are entitled to vote in municipal elections, provided that they have had a municipality of residence in Finland for at least two years.
Information about the elections (Ministry of Justice)
Parliamentary elections
Members of the Finnish Parliament are elected every four years. Parliamentary elections were last held on 14 April 2019. The next parliamentary elections will take place in 2023.
European elections
The Finnish members of the European Parliament were last elected on 26 May 2019. The next European elections will be held in 2024.
Municipal elections
Councillors are elected for local councils in municipal elections.
Municipal elections are held every four years on the third Sunday of April. If the third Sunday of April is Easter Day, the elections are held on the Sunday preceding Easter. The next municipal elections will be held in 2021.
The next municipal elections will take place on Sunday 18 April 2021. The advance voting period is 7–13 April 2021 in Finland and 7–10 April 2021 abroad.
Municipal elections in 2021
Presidential elections
The President of the Republic of Finland is elected by a direct vote for a term of six years. The same person may be elected President for no more than two consecutive terms of office. The election day is the fourth Sunday of January. The next presidential elections in Finland will be held in 2024.