Vote in the election
Electronic voting is ongoing until 30 March at 12.00 noon.
Election compass
Which candidate matches your views? You can also filter the candidates.
Candidates
Browse the candidate lists and electoral platforms of the electoral alliances!
Information about the election
What are the elections about?
Information for candidates
This is how the election spring progresses from a candidate's perspective.
Information for electoral officers
Everything an electoral officer needs to know about elections.
Instructions to stand as a candidate
The nomination of candidates ended on 9 February at 12.00 noon.
Your vote makes a difference — for whom? ‹
We will donate 3 euros to charity for every vote cast. After voting, you will also be able to choose the donation target from the list we have compiled.
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Spring council focused on TEK members’ working life
The council discussed the employment situation and recent legislative changes. The removal of “a weighty reason” from the grounds for dismissal does not currently seem to affect TEK members broadly. The council approved TEK’s financial statements and annual report and confirmed the student representatives for 2026.
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Vote now!
Electronic voting for TEK’s General Council elections is open until Monday, 30 March at 12 noon. Find out about the electoral alliances, electoral coalitions and candidates below.
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“A coffee packet for voters” – history of TEK elections
TEK’s council has been elected for several decades already. “Women and pensioners were active,” says Matti Hirvikallio, who served as secretary of the election committee in the early 2000s. Ideas to attract voters have included, for example, giving out packets of coffee.
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503 candidates in TEK's election
In March, 70 representatives will be elected in TEK's General Council elections to represent approximately 83,000 members. There are a total of 503 candidates.
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The Election Committee oversees TEK's election
Council elections do not happen out of thin air. The Election Committee is responsible for ensuring that the elections run smoothly. In the run-up to the 2026 elections, the committee has been discussing issues such as the election compass and electronic voting. What goes on behind the scenes before members get to vote?
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Vote electronically in TEK's General Council elections
For the first time, TEK’s General Council elections will be completely electronic. For each cast vote, we donate three euros to charity – that’s two good deeds per voter!
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Ask us about becoming a candidate in TEK's council elections!
At TEK, the members are represented by the General Council, comprising 70 members chosen by election every three years. The next elections will take place in March 2026, and the nomination process is on until 9th February. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions – read them and join the process!
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What would make TEK better?
We asked the chairpersons of the current council groups what they have achieved during the ongoing council term, how their group stands out from others, and how TEK should be improved in the future.
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Set the direction for TEK
Join us in building TEK to reflect its members, expand your social networks, and follow developments in the labour market from a vantage point. Run for election or vote in the TEK elections!
Contact information
The TEK Election Committee is responsible for organizing the election.
If you have any questions, please contact the TEK election team at vaalit@tek.fi.
You read more about the present Council, Board and Committees here.