kandidaatit
Kandidaatit is the plural form of kandidaatti, a candidate in Finnish politics. In everyday and official usage, kandidaatit are individuals who stand in elections to seek public office, such as seats in the Finnish Parliament (Eduskunta) or in local municipal councils. The term covers both party nominees and independent contenders.
Candidates can be nominated by political parties or run as independents, especially in municipal elections. The
In Finland’s open-list proportional representation system, voters may cast a vote for a party or for an
Elected kandidaatit assume office after the election, provided they meet constitutional and legal requirements, and serve