Central Finland (parliamentary electoral district)

Central Finland (Keski-Suomi; Mellersta Finland) is one of the 13 electoral districts of the Parliament of Finland, the national legislature of Finland. The district was established as Vaasa Province East (Vaasan läänin itäinen; Vasa läns östra) in 1907 when the Diet of Finland was replaced by the Parliament of Finland. It was renamed Central Finland Province (Keski-Suomen läänin; Mellersta Finlands läns) in 1960 and Central Finland in 1997. It is conterminous with the region of Central Finland. The district currently elects 10 of the 200 members of the Parliament of Finland using the open party-list proportional representation electoral system. At the 2023 parliamentary election it had 226,335 registered electors.

History
Vaasa Province East was one 16 electoral districts established by the Election Act of the Grand Duchy of Finland (Suomen Suuriruhtinaanmaan Vaalilaki) passed by the Diet of Finland in 1906. It consisted of the hundreds (kihlakunta) of Kuortane and Laukaa in the province of Vaasa. The district's borders were redrawn in 1960 to be conterminous with the newly created Central Finland Province. The district was renamed Central Finland Province at the same time.

The district was renamed Central Finland in 1997. Kuhmoinen municipality was transferred from Central Finland to Pirkanmaa in 2021.

Electoral system
Central Finland currently elects 10 of the 200 members of the Parliament of Finland using the open party-list proportional representation electoral system. Parties may form electoral alliances with each other to pool their votes and increase their chances of winning seats. However, the number of candidates nominated by an electoral alliance may not exceed the maximum number of candidates that a single party may nominate. Seats are allocated using the D'Hondt method.

Summary
(Figures in italics represent joint lists.)

2023
Results of the 2023 parliamentary election held on 2 April 2023:

The following candidates were elected: Bella Forsgrén (Vihr), 5,787 votes; Kaisa Garedew (PS), 5,118 votes; Petri Honkonen (Kesk), 6,294 votes; Tomi Immonen (PS), 5,293 votes; Anne Kalmari (Kesk), 6,885 votes; Jani Kokko (SDP), 4,890 votes; Riitta Mäkinen (SDP), 9,712 votes; Piritta Rantanen (SDP), 4,753 votes; Ville Väyrynen (Kok), 7,169 votes; and Sinuhe Wallinheimo (Kok), 7,478 votes.

2019
Results of the 2019 parliamentary election held on 14 April 2019:

The following candidates were elected: Bella Forsgrén (Vihr), 4,354 votes; Teuvo Hakkarainen (PS), 8,036 votes; Petri Honkonen (Kesk), 4,639 votes; Anne Kalmari (Kesk), 8,192 votes; Juho Kautto (Vas), 3,866 votes; Joonas Könttä (Kesk), 3,303 votes; Jouni Kotiaho (PS), 2,881 votes; Riitta Mäkinen (SDP), 8,916 votes; Piritta Rantanen (SDP), 3,309 votes; and Sinuhe Wallinheimo (Kok), 6,695 votes.

2015
Results of the 2015 parliamentary election held on 19 April 2015:

The following candidates were elected: Touko Aalto (Vihr), 4,326 votes; Teuvo Hakkarainen (PS), 5,557 votes; Petri Honkonen (Kesk), 2,978 votes; Susanna Huovinen (SDP), 5,003 votes; Lauri Ihalainen (SDP), 10,354 votes; Anne Kalmari (Kesk), 10,216 votes; Toimi Kankaanniemi (PS), 6,511 votes; Aila Paloniemi (Kesk), 3,861 votes; Mauri Pekkarinen (Kesk), 9,170 votes; and Sinuhe Wallinheimo (Kok), 5,483 votes.

2011
Results of the 2011 parliamentary election held on 17 April 2011:

The following candidates were elected: Teuvo Hakkarainen (PS), 3,371 votes; Susanna Huovinen (SDP), 8,271 votes; Anne Kalmari (Kesk), 9,288 votes; Aila Paloniemi (Kesk), 4,146 votes; Mauri Pekkarinen (Kesk), 7,112 votes; Tuula Peltonen (SDP), 3,481 votes; Eila Tiainen (Vas), 3,955 votes; Kauko Tuupainen (PS), 4,977 votes; Henna Virkkunen (Kok), 7,127 votes; and Sinuhe Wallinheimo (Kok), 4,228 votes.

2007
Results of the 2007 parliamentary election held on 18 March 2007:

The following candidates were elected: Susanna Huovinen (SDP), 8,365 votes; Anne Kalmari (Kesk), 8,266 votes; Matti Kangas (Vas), 4,539 votes; Toimi Kankaanniemi (KD), 5,116 votes; Reijo Laitinen (SDP), 5,111 votes; Lauri Oinonen (Kesk), 4,621 votes; Aila Paloniemi (Kesk), 5,461 votes; Mauri Pekkarinen (Kesk), 9,102 votes; Tuula Peltonen (SDP), 5,382 votes; and Henna Virkkunen (Kok), 6,133 votes.

2003
Results of the 2003 parliamentary election held on 16 March 2003:

The following candidates were elected: Susanna Huovinen (SDP), 8,400 votes; Matti Kangas (Vas), 4,233 votes; Toimi Kankaanniemi (KD), 6,435 votes; Reijo Laitinen (SDP), 7,158 votes; Petri Neittaanmäki (Kesk), 5,300 votes; Lauri Oinonen (Kesk), 6,686 votes; Kalevi Olin (SDP), 4,750 votes; Aila Paloniemi (Kesk), 4,887 votes; Mauri Pekkarinen (Kesk), 12,164 votes; and Ahti Vielma (Kok), 4,272 votes.

1999
Results of the 1999 parliamentary election held on 21 March 1999:

The following candidates were elected: Susanna Huovinen (SDP), 4,382 votes; Matti Kangas (Vas), 2,900 votes; Toimi Kankaanniemi (KD), 8,141 votes; Juha Karpio (Kok), 4,893 votes; Reijo Laitinen (SDP), 7,008 votes; Johannes Leppänen (Kesk), 5,690 votes; Petri Neittaanmäki (Kesk), 5,787 votes; Lauri Oinonen (Kesk), 6,760 votes; Kalevi Olin (SDP), 4,617 votes; and Mauri Pekkarinen (Kesk), 9,633 votes.

1995
Results of the 1995 parliamentary election held on 19 March 1995:

The following candidates were elected: Toimi Kankaanniemi (SKL), 8,022 votes; Juha Karpio (Kok), 5,472 votes; Reijo Laitinen (SDP), 8,744 votes; Johannes Leppänen (Kesk), 7,283 votes; Pekka Leppänen (Vas), 4,366 votes; Kalevi Olin (SDP), 4,512 votes; Erkki Partanen (SDP), 4,861 votes; Mauri Pekkarinen (Kesk), 10,265 votes; Aino Suhola (Kesk), 6,405 votes; and Marja-Leena Viljamaa (SDP), 5,291 votes.

1991
Results of the 1991 parliamentary election held on 17 March 1991:

The following candidates were elected: Iiris Hacklin (SDP), 6,334 votes; Toimi Kankaanniemi (SKL), 7,197 votes; Matti Lahtinen (Kok), 3,253 votes; Reijo Laitinen (SDP), 5,650 votes; Johannes Leppänen (Kesk), 6,492 votes; Pekka Leppänen (Vas), 5,604 votes; Tina Mäkelä (SMP), 7,895 votes; Mauri Pekkarinen (Kesk), 10,306 votes; Aino Suhola (Kesk), 5,345 votes; and Marja-Leena Viljamaa (SDP), 3,627 votes.

1987
Results of the 1987 parliamentary election held on 15 and 16 March 1987:

The following candidates were elected: Iiris Hacklin (SDP), 5,974 votes; Pirkko Ikonen (Kesk), 7,178 votes; Toimi Kankaanniemi (SKL), 5,122 votes; Sakari Knuuttila (SDP), 5,121 votes; Matti Lahtinen (Kok), 3,205 votes; Pekka Leppänen (SKDL), 6,280 votes; Tina Mäkelä (SMP), 2,697 votes; Tuula Paavilainen (SDP), 5,798 votes; Mauri Pekkarinen (Kesk), 8,555 votes; and Helena Pesola (Kok), 8,881 votes.

1983
Results of the 1983 parliamentary election held on 20 and 21 March 1983:

The following candidates were elected: Tuula Hautamäki (SDP), 5,676 votes; Inger Hirvelä (SKDL), 7,441 votes; Pirkko Ikonen (Kesk), 9,177 votes; Matti Jaatinen (Kok), 6,388 votes; Sakari Knuuttila (SDP), 5,713 votes; Pekka Leppänen (SKDL), 9,100 votes; Mauri Pekkarinen (Kesk), 8,252 votes; Helena Pesola (Kok), 7,940 votes; Juhani Surakka (SDP), 5,986 votes; and Paavo Vesterinen (Kesk), 6,535 votes.

1979
Results of the 1979 parliamentary election held on 18 and 19 March 1979:

The following candidates were elected: Inger Hirvelä (SKDL), 7,917 votes; Matti Jaatinen (Kok), 7,054 votes; Kalevi Kivistö (SKDL), 7,581 votes; Sakari Knuuttila (SDP), 5,469 votes; Mauri Pekkarinen (Kesk), 7,824 votes; Helena Pesola (Kok), 4,783 votes; Väinö Rautiainen (SKL), 6,390 votes; Juhani Surakka (SDP), 8,419 votes; Hannu Tapiola (SDP), 5,839 votes; and Paavo Vesterinen (Kesk), 5,042 votes.

1975
Results of the 1975 parliamentary election held on 21 and 22 September 1975:

The following candidates were elected: Arvo Ahonen (SDP), 5,532 votes; Esko Härkönen (Kesk), 4,803 votes; Matti Jaatinen (Kok), 6,652 votes; Kalevi Kivistö (SKDL), 8,203 votes; Sakari Knuuttila (SDP), 5,415 votes; Siiri Lehmonen (SKDL), 5,038 votes; Sylvi Saimo (Kesk), 4,246 votes; Pentti Sillantaus (Kok), 7,072 votes; Juhani Surakka (SDP), 5,771 votes; and Paavo Vesterinen (Kesk), 5,133 votes.

1972
Results of the 1972 parliamentary election held on 2 and 3 January 1972:

The following candidates were elected: Arvo Ahonen (SDP), 6,483 votes; Esko Härkönen (Kesk), 6,642 votes; Matti Jaatinen (Kok), 6,744 votes; Kalevi Kivistö (SKDL), 4,225 votes; Sakari Knuuttila (SDP), 7,787 votes; Siiri Lehmonen (SKDL), 4,068 votes; Aune Salama (SDP), 6,903 votes; Sylvi Saimo (Kesk), 4,947 votes; Olavi Tupamäki (SMP), 8,464 votes; and Veikko Turunen (SKL), 3,734 votes.

1970
Results of the 1970 parliamentary election held on 15 and 16 March 1970:

The following candidates were elected: Arvo Ahonen (SDP), 4,884 votes; Esko Härkönen (Kesk), 3,895 votes; Matti Jaatinen (Kok), 6,870 votes; Artturi Jämsén (Kesk), 4,896 votes; Sakari Knuuttila (SDP), 6,961 votes; Matti Koivunen (SKDL), 4,807 votes; Siiri Lehmonen (SKDL), 4,852 votes; Aune Salama (SDP), 7,056 votes; Sylvi Saimo (Kesk), 4,380 votes; Pentti Sillantaus (Kok), 4,641 votes; and Olavi Tupamäki (SMP), 5,906 votes.

1966
Results of the 1966 parliamentary election held on 20 and 21 March 1966:

The following candidates were elected: Arvo Ahonen (SDP), 8,094 votes; Artturi Jämsén (Kesk), 6,355 votes; Sakari Knuuttila (SDP), 5,320 votes; Matti Koivunen (SKDL), 5,905 votes; Artturi Koskinen (SDP), 5,081 votes; Siiri Lehmonen (SKDL), 6,166 votes; Impi Lukkarinen (TPSL), 7,600 votes; Mauno Pohjonen (Kesk), 4,752 votes; Aune Salama (SDP), 5,119 votes; Sylvi Saimo (Kesk), 3,956 votes; and Pentti Sillantaus (Kok), 3,746 votes.

1962
Results of the 1962 parliamentary election held on 4 and 5 February 1962:

The following candidates were elected: Arvo Ahonen (SDP), 5,754 votes; Veikko Hyytiäinen (SK), 5,797 votes; Artturi Jämsén (ML), 6,450 votes; Olavi Kämäräinen (SKDL), 5.126 votes; Matti Koivunen (SKDL), 6,755 votes; Artturi Koskinen (SDP), 4,187 votes; Siiri Lehmonen (SKDL), 5,616 votes; Vilho Leivonen (ML), 4,761 votes; Impi Lukkarinen (TPSL), 4,770 votes; Mauno Pohjonen (ML), 6,390 votes; and Pentti Sillantaus (Kok), 3,196 votes.

1958
Results of the 1958 parliamentary election held on 6 and 7 July 1958:

The following candidates were elected: Arvo Ahonen (SDP), 4,866 votes; Päiviö Hetemäki (Kok), 5,725 votes; Veikko Hyytiäinen (SK), 3,276 votes; Artturi Jämsén (ML), 4,460 votes; Aleksi Kiviaho (SKDL), 3,589 votes; Matti Koivunen (SKDL), 5,463 votes; Siiri Lehmonen (SKDL), 3,698 votes; Impi Lukkarinen (SDP), 4,629 votes; Eino Palovesi (ML), 3,929 votes; Onni Peltonen (SDP), 4,830 votes; Veikko Savela (ML), 3,717 votes; and Eino Uusitalo (ML), 6,519 votes.

1954
Results of the 1954 parliamentary election held on 7 and 8 March 1954:

The following candidates were elected: Arvo Ahonen (SDP); Päiviö Hetemäki (Kok); Artturi Jämsén (ML); Aleksi Kiviaho (SKDL); Matti Koivunen (SKDL); Artturi Koskinen (SDP); Aare Leikola (SK); Impi Lukkarinen (SDP); Eino Palovesi (ML); Onni Peltonen (SDP); Väinö Rankila (ML); and Eero Saari (ML).

1951
Results of the 1951 parliamentary election held on 1 and 2 July 1951:

The following candidates were elected: Arvo Ahonen (SDP); Päiviö Hetemäki (Kok); Matti Koivunen (SKDL); Artturi Koskinen (SDP); Vilho Leivonen (ML); Impi Lukkarinen (SDP); Eino Palovesi (ML); Onni Peltonen (SDP); Ville Puumalainen (SKDL); Väinö Rankila (ML); Eero Saari (ML); and Taavi Vilhula (ML).

1948
Results of the 1948 parliamentary election held on 1 and 2 July 1948:

The following candidates were elected: Heikki Ala-Mäyry (Kok); Päiviö Hetemäki (Kok); Hilma Koivulahti-Lehto (SDP); Artturi Koskinen (SDP); Eino Palovesi (ML); Mauno Pekkala (SKDL); Onni Peltonen (SDP); Ville Puumalainen (SKDL); Väinö Rankila (ML); Vihtori Vesterinen (ML); and Taavi Vilhula (ML).

1945
Results of the 1945 parliamentary election held on 17 and 18 March 1945:

The following candidates were elected: Tuomas Bryggari (SDP); Päiviö Hetemäki (Kok); Vilho Lehtonen (SKDL); Eino Möttönen (ML); Mauno Pekkala (SKDL); Onni Peltonen (SDP); Ville Puumalainen (SKDL); Uuno Raatikainen (SDP); Bruno Sarlin (KE); Vihtori Vesterinen (ML); and Taavi Vilhula (ML).

1939
Results of the 1939 parliamentary election held on 1 and 2 July 1939:

The following candidates were elected: Tuomas Bryggari (SDP); Väinö Havas (Kok); Hilma Koivulahti-Lehto (SDP); Matti Luoma-aho (ML); Eino Möttönen (ML); Mauno Pekkala (SDP); Onni Peltonen (SDP); Uuno Raatikainen (SDP); Vihtori Vesterinen (ML); and Taavi Vilhula (ML).

1936
Results of the 1936 parliamentary election held on 1 and 2 July 1936:

The following candidates were elected: Reino Ala-Kulju (IKL); Tuomas Bryggari (SDP); Hilma Koivulahti-Lehto (SDP); Artturi Leinonen (ML); Atte Muhonen (SDP); Mauno Pekkala (SDP); Onni Peltonen (SDP); Uuno Raatikainen (SDP); Vihtori Vesterinen (ML); and Taavi Vilhula (ML).

1933
Results of the 1933 parliamentary election held on 1, 2 and 3 July 1933:

The following candidates were elected: Reino Ala-Kulju (Kok-IKL); Jussi Annala (ML); Tuomas Bryggari (SDTP); Hilma Koivulahti-Lehto (SDTP); Mauno Pekkala (SDTP); Onni Peltonen (SDTP); Bruno Sarlin (KE); Edvard Setälä (SDTP); Vihtori Vesterinen (ML); and Taavi Vilhula (ML).

1930
Results of the 1930 parliamentary election held on 1 and 2 October 1930:

The following candidates were elected: Jussi Annala (ML); Tuomas Bryggari (SDTP); Aleksi Hakala (ML); Hilma Koivulahti-Lehto (SDTP); Jalmari Kovanen (SDTP); Mauno Pekkala (SDTP); Martti Pihkala (Kok); Bruno Sarlin (KE); Edvard Setälä (SDTP); and Vihtori Vesterinen (ML).

1929
Results of the 1929 parliamentary election held on 1 and 2 July 1929:

The following candidates were elected: Tuomas Bryggari (SDTP); Aleksi Hakala (ML); Hilma Koivulahti-Lehto (SDTP); Artur Koskelin (SDTP); Jalmari Kovanen (SDTP); Aukusti Luoma (Kok); Mauno Pekkala (SDTP); Edvard Setälä (SDTP); Vihtori Vesterinen (ML); and Taavi Vilhula (ML).

1927
Results of the 1927 parliamentary election held on 1 and 2 July 1927:

The following candidates were elected: Tuomas Bryggari (SDTP); Aleksi Hakala (ML); Kaarlo Hurme (ML); Hilma Koivulahti-Lehto (SDTP); Toivo Lehto (SDTP); Aukusti Luoma (Kok); Atte Muhonen (SDTP); Mauno Pekkala (SDTP); Edvard Setälä (SDTP); and Vihtori Vesterinen (ML).

1924
Results of the 1924 parliamentary election held on 1 and 2 April 1924:

The following candidates were elected: Tuomas Bryggari (SDTP); Oskari Heikinheimo (Kok); Kaarlo Hurme (ML); Aaro Jaskari (KE); Hilma Koivulahti-Lehto (SDTP); Jalmari Kovanen (SDTP); Toivo Lehto (SDTP); Atte Muhonen (SDTP); Edvard Setälä (SDTP); and Vihtori Vesterinen (ML).

1922
Results of the 1922 parliamentary election held on 1, 2 and 3 July 1922:

The following candidates were elected: Tuomas Bryggari (SDTP); Oskari Heikinheimo (Kok); Aaro Jaskari (KE); Hilma Koivulahti-Lehto (SDTP); Toivo Lehto (SDTP); Atte Muhonen (SDTP); Lauri Perälä (ML); Emil Raearo (SDTP); Lempi Tuomi (SSTP); and Vihtori Vesterinen (ML).

1919
Results of the 1919 parliamentary election held on 1, 2 and 3 March 1919:

The following candidates were elected: Aleksanteri Koivisto (Kok); Hilma Koivulahti-Lehto (SDTP); Artur Koskelin (SDTP); August Koskinen (SDTP); Matti Latvala (ML); Jalmari Linna (SDTP); Penna Paunu (SDTP); Lauri Perälä (ML); Emil Raearo (SDTP); and Vihtori Vesterinen (ML).

1917
Results of the 1917 parliamentary election held on 1 and 2 October 1917:

The following candidates were elected: Samuli Häkkinen (SDP); Aleksanteri Koivisto (SP-NP-KP); Mikko Luopajärvi (ML); Santeri Mäkelä (SDP); Kaarle Mänty (SDP); Emanuel Pohjaväre (SDP); Antti Rentola (ML); Oskari Suutala (SDP); Onni Tuomi (SDP); and Eemil Vekara (SP-NP-KP).

1916
Results of the 1916 parliamentary election held on 1 and 3 July 1916:

The following candidates were elected: Samuli Häkkinen (SDP); Aleksanteri Koivisto (SP); William Koskelin (NP); Maria Letonmäki (SDP); Akseli Listo (SP); Mikko Luopajärvi (ML); Kaarle Mänty (SDP); Emanuel Pohjaväre (SDP); Samuli Rantanen (SDP); Aino Takala (SDP); and Onni Tuomi (SDP).

1913
Results of the 1913 parliamentary election held on 1 and 2 August 1913:

The following candidates were elected: Samuli Häkkinen (SDP); Kyösti Kanniainen (NP); Jussi Kautto (SDP); Aleksanteri Koivisto (SP); Matti Latvala (ML); Lauri Letonmäki (SDP); Akseli Listo (SP); Kaarle Mänty (SDP); Emanuel Pohjaväre (SDP); Onni Tuomi (SDP); and Kaarlo Warvikko (SP).

1911
Results of the 1911 parliamentary election held on 2 and 3 January 1911:

The following candidates were elected: Juho Etelämäki (SDP); Kustaa Jalkanen (NP); Jussi Kautto (SDP); Aleksanteri Koivisto (SP); Matti Latvala (ML); Akseli Listo (SP); Santeri Mäkelä (SDP); Kaarle Mänty (SDP); Emanuel Pohjaväre (SDP); Onni Tuomi (SDP); and Kaarlo Warvikko (SP).

1910
Results of the 1910 parliamentary election held on 1 and 2 February 1910:

The following candidates were elected: Juho Etelämäki (SDP); Kustaa Jalkanen (NP); Jussi Kautto (SDP); Aleksanteri Koivisto (SP); Matti Latvala (ML); Akseli Listo (SP); Santeri Mäkelä (SDP); Kaarle Mänty (SDP); Emanuel Pohjaväre (SDP); Onni Tuomi (SDP); and Kaarlo Warvikko (SP).

1909
Results of the 1909 parliamentary election held on 1 and 3 May 1909:

The following candidates were elected: Eveliina Ala-Kulju (SP); Juho Etelämäki (SDP); Juho Haveri (NP); Oskar Kaipio (SDP); Jalmari Kirjarinta (SDP); Aleksanteri Koivisto (SP); Matti Latvala (ML); Akseli Listo (SP); Samuli Rantanen (SDP); Maria Raunio (SDP); and Onni Tuomi (SDP).

1908
Results of the 1908 parliamentary election held on 1 and 2 July 1908:

The following candidates were elected: Eveliina Ala-Kulju (SP); Oskar Kaipio (SDP); Jalmari Kirjarinta (SDP); Aleksanteri Koivisto (SP); William Koskelin (NP); Akseli Listo (SP); Emanuel Pohjaväre (SDP); Samuli Rantanen (SDP); Maria Raunio (SDP); Otto Stenroth (NP); and Onni Tuomi (SDP).

1907
Results of the 1907 parliamentary election held on 15 and 16 March 1907:

The following candidates were elected: Eveliina Ala-Kulju (SP); Juho Haveri (NP); Samuli Häkkinen (SDP); Aleksanteri Koivisto (SP); William Koskelin (NP); Akseli Listo (SP); Kaarle Mänty (SDP); Joel Naaralainen (SDP); Emanuel Pohjaväre (SDP); Samuli Rantanen (SDP); and Maria Raunio (SDP).