About Hanna Jämsä
I am Hanna Jämsä, 46 years old native of Jyväskylä and a mother of two doughters. With a background as a physiotherapist, I’ve dedicated my career to enhancing well-being in our community.
Professional Journey
I began my professional journey providing demanding medical rehabilitation services under Finland’s Social Insurance Institution. Since 2015, I’ve expanded my expertise into customer service, development, and leadership roles within physiotherapy and medical centers.
Political Engagement
My passion for human rights, equality, environmental conservation, and education led me to join the Green League. I’m committed to building a sustainable and vibrant Jyväskylä.
I am a candidate in county and municipal elections in Jyväskylä and Central Finland. Election day is Sunday 13 April 2025. Polling stations will be open on election day from 9.00 to 20.00.
The advance voting period is from 2 to 8 April 2025 in Finland and from 2 to 5 April 2025 abroad.
Campaign Focus
I want to build a future for Jyväskylä and Central Finland, where everyday life matters. Everyone, regardless of their background, has the right to a humane and dignified daily life and existence.
As a candidate, I am looking towards the
future of Jyväskylä and Central Finland, where:
- We protect local nature and promote sustainable mobility.
- We defend human rights and take care of every individual.
- We care for the well-being of children, young people, and families.
- We support learning and education.
- Everyone has access to social and healthcare services in a timely manner.
- Culture belongs to everyone.
Right to vote in county and municipal elections
Right to vote in county elections
In the county elections, a person who reaches the age of 18 years no later than on election day has the right to vote, if the person is
a) citizen of Finland or another Member State of the European Union as well as of Iceland and Norway who have reached the age of 18 not later than on the day of the election, and whose municipality of residence, as defined by law, is the municipality in question on the 51st day (21 February 2025) before election day,
b) other foreigners who have reached the age of 18 not later than on the day of the election, and whose municipality of residence, as defined by law, is the municipality in question on the 51st day before election day, and who at that time have had a municipality of residence in Finland for an uninterrupted period of two years and
c) those who are employed by the European Union or an international organisation based in Finland and who are habitually resident in the municipality in question on the 51st day before the election day, provided that their personal information has, at their request, been entered into the Population Information System and that they have submitted a written notification to the Digital and Population Data Services Agency on the 52nd day (20 February 2025) before the election day, stating that they wish to exercise their right to vote in the municipal elections.
Right to vote in municipal elections
In the municipal elections, a person who reaches the age of 18 years no later than on election day has the right to vote, if the person is
a) a citizen of Finland or another EU Member State, Iceland or Norway and their municipality of residence is a municipality belonging to the wellbeing services county in question on the 51st day before election day; or
b) a citizen of some other state and their municipality of residence is a municipality belonging to the wellbeing services county in question on the 51st day (21 February 2025) before election day and the person has, on that date, had a municipality of residence in Finland for an uninterrupted period of at least two years; or
c) employed by the EU or an international organisation operating in Finland and their place of residence is in a municipality belonging to the wellbeing services county in question on the 51st day before election day, provided that their personal data has been entered in the Population Information System at their request and that the person has submitted a written notification to the Digital and Population Data Services Agency, stating that they wish to exercise their right to vote in the county elections, no later than on the 52nd day (20 February 2025) before election day.
More information: Elections in Finland
Photos: Jenni Kirkkomäki. Design: Hanna Jämsä