County and municipal elections to be held simultaneously for the first time in April

The county and municipal elections will be held simultaneously on Sunday, 13 April 2025. Advance voting in Finland will take place from 2–8 April, and abroad from 2–5 April. Voters can cast their ballots for both elections at the same time. However, they also have the option to vote for each election separately or to participate in only one of the elections.

In the county elections will be elected 59 representatives to the regional council of the Wellbeing Services County Eloisa. In the municipal elections, voters will elect representatives for municipal councils. Municipal councils decide on the activities and finances of municipalities. 

The Wellbeing Services County Eloisa provides social and healthcare services and emergency services in the 11 municipalities of South Savo in about 170 locations.