Finnish Presidential Election

[minionofmidas]

So, in other words, just because the Center Party has endorsed the Conservative candidate doesn't mean Centrists will vote for him?

[minionofmidas]

First results

Halonen 53.9
Niinistö 46.1



But Niinistö has won the Atlas Forum poll

53.8
46.2

Add these together, and Halonen wins, 50.05 to 49.95.

[minionofmidas]

I looked at official results, and noticed that about 40% of votes were cast early or absentee, and that Niinistö actually narrowly won at election day polling stations.

[minionofmidas]

Only regions to vote for Niinistö were Vaasa and Oulu (so, west coast). He came very close (over 49%) in Uusimaa (rich country around Helsinki) and S Savo, wherever that is. Halonen`s far and away best result was Aland, which surprised me - surprised me in the first round, that is.