ennakkoäänestysmahdollisuuksia

ennakkoäänestys refers to advance voting or early voting in Finland. It is a system that allows citizens to cast their ballots before the official election day. This service is available to all eligible voters in Finland, regardless of their location.

During the period of ennakkoäänestys, polling stations are set up across the country and also in certain Finnish embassies and consulates abroad. Voters can cast their ballot at any of these advance polling stations. The advance voting period typically lasts for several days, starting about a week before the actual election day and concluding a few days before it.

The purpose of ennakkoäänestys is to provide greater flexibility for voters, making it easier for them to participate in elections. This system can be particularly beneficial for individuals who may be traveling on election day, working, or have other commitments that would prevent them from voting on the scheduled date.

To vote in advance, a voter must present a valid identification document, such as a passport or a Finnish identity card. The process at an advance polling station is similar to voting on election day, where voters receive their ballot papers and mark their chosen candidate in a private voting booth before depositing the ballot into the ballot box. The votes cast during ennakkoäänestys are counted together with the votes cast on election day.