Where do the campaign finances stand?
- Campaign budget
- €45,000
- Raised so far
- €3,000+ €7,494 pending
- Spent so far
- €0+ €6,379 committed
- Still to raise
- €34,506As of 5 October 2026
Why publish the figures at all?
Transparency and openness are essential to holding public power and public spending to account. In the same way, openness about how political actors are funded is an essential part of democracy. Yet the law only requires this information after the election. That is too late: voters should know who is funding the campaign of the candidate they choose. That is why I disclose my budget openly throughout the campaign, not only after it.
Money is not a neutral instrument in politics. It can shape which message is seen, and a large donation can create an expectation of something in return. So I show where my campaign’s money comes from. I am also campaigning for a change in the law that would make the advance funding disclosure mandatory for every candidate.
I want voters to be able to judge me on my funding as well. If you spot an error in the figures, get in touch. There is more about the campaign on the election page.
What did the elected MPs’ campaigns cost in 2023?
- My budget €45,000
- All of Finland, median €32,634
- Uusimaa district, median €36,355
Source: campaign finance disclosures for the 2023 election, National Audit Office of Finland. Retrieved 25 September 2026. Open the disclosure data
The figures cover all 273 people required to file: the members elected and their alternates. So they show what successful campaigns cost. The Uusimaa figures are also included in the national ones.
Half of the campaigns cost between 19,801 and 48,986 euros. The most expensive campaign cost 136,739 euros. A few very expensive campaigns pull the average above the median. That makes the median the figure worth comparing against.
Where does the money come from?
- My own funds €3,000 + €7,000 pending
- Loans €0
- Private individuals €0 + €494 pending
- Companies €0
- The party and party associations €0
- Associations and other bodies €0
- Still to raise €34,506
I break the money down the same way as the statutory disclosure that elected members file with the audit office. The striped part is money already agreed but not yet in the campaign account.
Support can come from private individuals, companies and associations. I publish every contribution of 2,000 euros or more with the supporter’s name. I also file a voluntary advance disclosure for the campaign with the audit office. The advance disclosure is not mandatory.
What has the money been spent on?
- Spent so far €0 + €6,379 committed
- Not yet spent €4,115
- Advertising in the media €0 + €4,600 committed / €11,340
- Outdoor advertising €0 / €20,082
- Campaign newsletters, brochures and other printed matter €0 + €524 committed / €3,080
- Advertising design €0 + €1,255 committed / €1,655
- Campaign events €0 / €2,000
- Costs of fundraising that gives something in return €0 / €1,500
- Other costs €0 / €2,825
I break spending down into the same categories as the statutory disclosure. The solid bar is already paid, the striped part is ordered or agreed, and the vertical line marks the category’s budget.
How did MPs fund their campaigns in 2023?
- My own funds 24.7%
- Loans 1.1%
- Private individuals 19.9%
- Companies 20.1%
- The party and party associations 11.3%
- Associations and other bodies 22.9%
The shares are computed from the 273 campaigns’ money added together, so the largest campaigns weigh most in them. A quarter of the funding came from the candidates’ own money and a fifth from companies. Associations and other bodies accounted for 22.9 per cent, more than companies did, while private individuals accounted for 19.9 per cent.
Questions about campaign finance
Who funds Lauri Lavanti’s campaign?
The campaign’s money comes from Lauri Lavanti’s own funds and from private individuals, companies and associations. No loans are taken for the campaign. The amount for each source is shown separately, as is the date the figures were last checked. Every contribution of 2,000 euros or more is published with the supporter’s name.
Does Lauri Lavanti accept corporate funding?
Yes. Lauri Lavanti accepts support from companies, private individuals and associations, but no loans. He publishes every contribution of 2,000 euros or more with the supporter’s name. He also files a voluntary advance disclosure for the campaign with the National Audit Office of Finland. The law does not require candidates to file an advance disclosure.
Where is the election funding disclosure published?
The National Audit Office of Finland keeps the election funding register at vaalirahoitusvalvonta.fi. Elected members of parliament and their alternates must file a disclosure within two months of the result being confirmed. A candidate may also file a voluntary advance disclosure before the election.
How much does a parliamentary election campaign cost?
In the 2023 parliamentary election, campaigns of elected members and alternates cost a median of 32,634 euros and an average of 37,540 euros. In the Uusimaa district the median was 36,355 euros and the average 42,517 euros. The figures come from the disclosures filed with the audit office.