Parish elections 2022 

Parish elections are held every four years in November. The next elections are held on November 20, 2022. 
All parishes in Vantaa belong to a parish union. That means that two elections are held. In one election, representatives are elected to the parish board, the executive body of the parish, and, in the other, to the parish union board, the executive body of the parish union. Separate candidate lists are compiled for both elections, and candidates can choose to run in either one or both elections. 

Parish elections are local elections that govern decision-making in your parish: how tax money from parishioners will be allocated, what activities will be offered, who will receive assistance, and where and how? Representatives can influence what happens in their parish, including how parish funds are spent, what activities are offered and who are nominated as lay members to the General Synod. 
 

Who can vote?

You can vote if you are a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland and are 16 years old on or before the election day November 20, 2022. Confirmation preparation or confirmation are not required; Church membership is enough. 
 

More information 

If you would like to stand for election, contact your parish for more information or read more here.