Parish elections 2026
Martti Paldanius
A credible decision-maker for the parish · Lawyer, LL.M.
Kokoomus ja sitoutumattomat
87Parish councilOrange ballot paper
51Joint church councilWhite ballot paper
How to vote
In advance
3–7 Nov 2026
On election day
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Parish members who turn 16 by election day are eligible to vote.
My goals for the parish
1
Families and young people first
Children, young people and families are the parish’s real priority in its activities, staffing and finances.
2
Responsible decision-making
The church tax rate stays at its current level. Shared funds go to the parish’s most important tasks.
3
Christian faith at the centre
The church’s task is to proclaim the gospel, not to follow day-to-day politics.
Meet Martti
I am Martti Paldanius, a lawyer with a Master of Laws degree. I live with my wife in Niittykumpu, Espoo. I have broad experience in accounting, legal services, consulting and entrepreneurship. In my free time I keep active in many ways: I go to the gym, play badminton and run. I am also a passionate reader and writer.
Coming from an ordinary working-class family, I am grateful for the opportunities Finnish society has given me. I have been able to study, run a business and build my own path in life. I feel I also have a duty to give back to a society that has given me so much.
I chose the National Coalition Party as my political home because I believe it best promotes responsible decision-making, including when difficult choices have to be made. Freedom, responsibility and patriotism are the values that matter to me.
A credible candidate
Despite my young age, I have broad experience in public affairs. My path as a decision-maker began in upper secondary school, when I was elected to the student council board. My interest in public affairs has grown ever since, and in 2018 I joined the National Coalition Party Youth, Kokoomusnuoret.
Since then I have held several political positions, both locally and nationally. I currently serve as
- First Vice Chair of Kokoomusnuoret
- a member of the National Coalition Party group in Espoo City Council
- a member of the Espoo Environment and Building Committee
- a deputy member of the Growth and Learning Committee
- a deputy member of the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County executive board.
I have also served two terms on the student union council of the University of Eastern Finland. My positions of trust have given me valuable experience of decision-making and deepened my understanding of everyday life in Espoo.
Alongside politics, I have gained varied work experience both as an employee and as an entrepreneur. I believe that working in a results-driven environment is good preparation for political decision-making as well.
I defend broad individual freedom, but I also believe people must take responsibility for their choices and their consequences. Finnish culture, an independent Finland and keeping traditions alive are important to me. I consider myself a principled right-winger who wants to make decisions honestly, responsibly and effectively. It matters to me that decisions are based on research and facts.
Could I be your credible candidate in the parish elections?
Get in touch
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