Tag: Voting
Vantaa tunes in to the upcoming election on the Vantaudu vaaleille tour and Nuorten vaaleilla (“Youth Election”)
The Vantaudu vaaleille tour raises awareness of both the parliamentary elections and topics important to the people of Vantaa. A total of 18 primary and secondary schools and two youth facilities in Vantaa signed up to be the organizers of the educational voting event Youth Elections in 2023.
Right to vote and voting
Voting is everybody's fundamental right. You are entitled to vote if you are 18 years old at the latest on the election day; otherwise the right to vote is election-specific.
Voting on election day
The election day for the Parliamentary Elections is Sunday, 2 April 2023. Polling stations are open from 9.00 to 20.00.
Election advertising
The Streets and Parks Service Area is responsible for the placement of election posters on advertisements stands on streets and bridges in Vantaa. The city is not responsible for other election advertising.
Population structure and nomination of candidates affect Vantaa residents’ weak voting enthusiasm
Vantaa’s voting survey examined the factors lying behind Vantaa residents’ low voting percentage on the basis of two different materials.
Postal voting from abroad
In parliamentary elections, voters living abroad can order postal voting documents from January onwards. Postal voting begins on 2 March 2023.
Absentee voting at home and institutions
If you are unable to visit a polling station, election officials can bring voting to you.
Early voting
Early voting may be performed at any early voting place. An identity card or driver's license is required.
Elections
Finland has five elections: county elections, parliamentary election, European Parliament election, municipal election at four-year intervals, as well as presidential election.
Let's ensure together safety at county elections’ early voting places
Less than a month remains till early voting in the county elections begins. Sixty-nine members of the Vantaa and Kerava wellbeing services county will be chosen for the county council. In the county elections, all municipal citizens entitled to vote can vote for any candidate in their electoral