Voting at home

Voting at home

A person may vote in advance at home if their ability to move and function is limited to such an extent that they cannot reach an advance voting location in their home country or a polling station on election day without unreasonable difficulties.

In this case, an election officer appointed by the municipal central election board will arrive at the appointed time and take the vote.

In the 2025 regional and municipal elections, voters must notify the Central Election Board of their municipality in writing or by telephone of their desire to vote at home. no later than Tuesday 1.4.2025 May 16 before XNUMX pmThe telephone number and address of the Central Election Board can be found in the voting rights notification sent to the voter by post or on the Suomi.fi service. A person of the voter's choice can also make the notification on their behalf.

In connection with home voting, a person living in the same household as the home voter can also vote. in the Act on Support for Informal CareLink to another siteOpens in a new tab (937/2005). The voting of a caregiver must be reported to the municipal central election board at the same time as the registration for home voting is made.

In home voting, in addition to the voter, a person who has reached the age of 18 chosen or approved by the voter must be present. This person cannot be a candidate in the elections.

• Home voting formThe file will open in a new tab. pdf 130kB
• Contact information for the central municipal election boards