The result of the Tuusula municipal elections remains valid
The Helsinki Administrative Court has rejected the appeal concerning the Tuusula municipal elections in its decision of 10 June 2025. The results of the municipal elections remain in force.
A private individual appealed against the decision of the Tuusula Municipal Central Election Committee to confirm the results of the municipal elections and demanded that the elections be re-held. According to the appellant, the election advertising had been unlawful. In their appeal, the private individual drew attention to a light board and election tent located near the advance polling station, as well as election advertisements located near the polling stations on election day.
In its decision of 10 June 2025, the Administrative Court rejected the appeal. The Administrative Court considers that the elections were not conducted in an incorrect manner that could have clearly affected the outcome of the elections. The result of the Tuusula municipal elections remains in force.
The illuminated advertisement located at the S-Market in Hyrylä violated municipal guidelines and election law, but the Administrative Court ruled that the violation had no impact on the election results. The Helsinki Administrative Court justified its decision on the grounds that it was possible to access the property without passing the illuminated sign in its immediate vicinity, and that the sign had been switched off during the opening hours of the advance polling station from 6 April 2025 onwards. The shopping centre’s two other entrances were located outside the immediate vicinity of the billboard. Similarly, with regard to the proximity of the election tent and the polling stations on election day, the Administrative Court found that there had been no violation of municipal guidelines or election law and therefore considered that these matters had no impact on the outcome of the election.
The municipality of Tuusula will refine its guidelines for election advertising in future elections. In addition, the locations of advance polling stations will be assessed once the Särmä business and service centre has been completed.
Further information:
Permanent Secretary Annaliisa Oksanen, +358 40 314 2999, annaliisa.oksanen@tuusula.fi
Administrative Director Antti-Pekka Röntynen, +358 40 314 3003, antti-pekka.rontynen@tuusula.fi
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