Polling station in the European elections to be determined based on voters’ place of residence on 19 April
15.4.2024 11.08
The election day polling station in the European elections is determined based on the voter’s place of residence. The voting register for the European elections, or elections to the European Parliament, to be held in June 2024 will be compiled based on the information contained in the Population Information System on 19 April 2024.
Information on advance polling stations for June’s European elections now available online
22.3.2024 13.44
The addresses and opening hours of the general advance polling stations for the elections to the European Parliament, or European elections, are now available in the Information and Result Service of the Ministry of Justice. The list includes information on all advance polling stations located both in Finland and abroad.
Confirmed results of the presidential election now available online
14.2.2024 19.39
Recount of the votes cast in the 2024 election of the President of the Republic has been completed. Alexander Stubb was elected the 13th President of the Republic.
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Polling cards for the 2024 European elections now being sent to voters
Press release
29.4.2024 9.07
Polling station in the European elections to be determined based on voters’ place of residence on 19 April
Press release
15.4.2024 11.08
Information on advance polling stations for June’s European elections now available online
Press release
22.3.2024 13.44
Confirmed results of the presidential election now available online
Press release
14.2.2024 19.39
Election day for the second round of presidential election is Sunday 11 February
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8.2.2024 15.54
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