LYY’s Central Election committee has approved candidates from six (6) different electoral associations: TAO-lista, Neliapila, Kokoomus, Vihertävät, Artikla and YTK:n Superlista. In total there are 76 candidates in this election.  

“It is great that we have both electoral associations that have their background in student associations and also others with a political background. The Council of Representatives should represent the full diversity of the student union, so it is important that the voters have a chance to choose between different agendas”, the Chair of the Central Election Committee Linnea Pikkupeura says.

Compared to the previous election, there are now a quarter fewer candidates: in the 2019 election there were 104 candidates in total. Also there are fewer electoral associations as Lastukas, Rovaniemen Demariopiskelijat, Vasen, F! and Akateemiset Kansallismieliset did not submit their documents this time. Also no electoral alliances were formed.  

The highest decision-making power in the Student Union of the University of Lapland is exercised by the Council of Representatives. The Council consists of twenty (20) members. The Council for example decided on the annual budget and the executive board.

Advance voting is on 28 and 29 October and 1 and 2 November. The election day is on 3 November.

Meetings of the Council of Representatives are open for all LYY members, and you can find more information about them on our website. The new Council will begin its two-year term on 1 December 2021.

Candidates 2021