äänestysrekisterissä

äänestysrekisterissä is a Finnish term that translates to "in the voter register" or "on the electoral roll." It refers to the official list of individuals who are eligible to vote in a particular election in Finland. This register is maintained by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (Digi- ja väestötietovirasto).

Individuals are automatically included in the voter register if they meet the eligibility criteria, which typically include Finnish citizenship, being of legal voting age, and having a registered domicile in Finland. For municipal elections, the criteria may be extended to include citizens of other EU countries, Iceland, and Norway residing in Finland. The register is updated regularly to reflect changes in population data, such as births, deaths, changes of address, and naturalizations.

The voter register is crucial for ensuring that only eligible citizens can exercise their right to vote. It is used by election officials to verify voters' identities at polling stations and to manage absentee and advance voting processes. Information in the register is confidential and protected by data protection laws. Citizens can typically check their own voter registration status through official government portals. The accuracy and completeness of the register are vital for the integrity of the electoral process.