RepCo elections break record in number of candidates

A total of 135 members have run for the Representative Council term 2026–2027 in the Student Union of the University of Vaasa. The number of candidates is the largest in the 2020s. 

In total, seven electoral coalitions were formed: Warranttilaiset, Tuttilaiset, Comedialaiset, Edustajistoryhmä Hallarit, Kampusporvarit, Vivahde, and the returning group Keskeiset. 

“It’s awesome to see that people are interested in making a change in the Representative Council, and that we have the most candidates of the 2020s. The increased number of electoral coalitions also creates a nice buzz in these elections”, rejoices Chair of the Central Election Board, Jonni Kuortti.

The combined list of candidates, which includes all candidates and their election numbers, has been published on VYY’s website today 16 October 2025. You can view the combined list of candidates as a pdf-file on our website.

The election compass for Representative Council elections opens to voters on 20 October 2025. The link to the election compass will be posted on the Student Union’s website.

Advance voting occurs on 29–30 October, 2025 through an electronic voting system. The voting is open on both days between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (8:00–18:00).

Election days are 5–6 November 2025. Voting is open on both days between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (8:00–18:00), and the election is carried out with an electronic voting system.

You can read more about the Representative Council and the elections on our website.