Äänestysnimityksen

Äänestysnimitys, literally “nomination by vote,” is a Finnish term used to describe the nomination of a candidate or designate through a voting process. The genitive form Äänestysnimityksen appears in phrases such as Äänestysnimityksen tulos or Äänestysnimityksen proseduu, and is used to refer to aspects or outcomes related to an äänestysnimitys.

In practice, äänestysnimitys occurs when an organization convenes a meeting, ballot, or online vote where eligible members can nominate or endorse candidates. After a nomination phase, a formal vote determines which nominees are put forward for office, appointed to a board, or selected for a position. The exact rules—who may nominate, how many candidates may stand, how votes are counted, and what thresholds are required—vary by statute, organizational rules, and national practice. In Finnish politics and associations, parties and groups often use internal elections, conventions, or member ballots to select candidates for public offices or internal leadership roles.

The concept is distinct from unilateral appointments made by an authority; in an äänestysnimitys, the designation originates from a vote by eligible participants rather than from a single decision. The term thus emphasizes the method of nomination rather than the final outcome of the election or appointment. See also äänestys, nimitys, vaalit.

Related contexts include party primaries, corporate board nominations, and public organizational elections, where the same underlying principle—nomination through a vote—applies.