ehdokasjoukko
Ehdokasjoukko is a Finnish term that refers to the group of candidates who are standing for election, typically as part of a party’s slate or for a specific electoral district. The concept describes who is officially on the ballot as candidates, rather than the broader organization or the party as a whole.
The term is commonly used in media and political discourse to discuss the composition, strategy, or changes
Ehdokasjoukko differs from terms such as ehdokaslista (the list of candidates) in that it emphasizes the group
In practice, the composition of an ehdokasjoukko reflects party strategy, regional considerations, and eligibility requirements set
See also: Finnish electoral system, party lists, proportional representation, municipal elections, Election Act.