Erkki Vuollo

Erkki Vuollo is a 90-year-old Finnish citizen who made headlines as the first early voter during the municipal elections in Helsinki, casting his ballot at the Oodi library. A self-described history enthusiast and a former war child, Vuollo emphasizes the importance of voting as a civic duty. He has a personal connection to the electoral process, having previously voted at Oodi and expressing a belief that the professionalism of candidates, rather than party affiliation, is what matters most in local elections.