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Municipal elections 2025

Information on the 2025 municipal elections in Helsinki.
Residents of Helsinki have the right to vote only in the municipal elections.
 

Kaupunginvaltuusto vuonna 1972 Valkoisessa salissa.
Photo: Kari Hakli

New 2025–2029 City Council term of office

New 2025–2029 City Council term of office

The Helsinki City Council is Helsinki’s highest decision-making body. It is responsible for the city’s operations and finances. In the municipal elections, decision-makers, councillors, and their deputies are elected to serve on the council for a four-year term.

A short animation on how the City Council operates and makes decisions(Link leads to external service) .