Finland's presidential elections

[The Brain]

I like how Languish thinks that race is what matters most in a politician.

[crazy canuck]

I like how Languish thinks that race is what matters most in a politician.

It appears it is important to the Finns given the way some of the Party platforms were described.

[Solmyr]

The result of the first round is pretty much as expected. Niinistö got 36.9% and Haavisto 18.7%, with Väyrynen third at 17.6%. Haavisto got quite a bit of support in the last couple of weeks, which allowed him to get those extra votes he needed to beat Väyrynen. So in two weeks there will be a second round between Niinistö and Haavisto. Niinistö will probably win, but surprises can happen.

[Solmyr]

Here are the official results: http://yle.fi/vaalit/tulospalvelu/2012/presidentinvaali/ensimmainen_vaali/candidates.html

[Solmyr]

So, with the second round pretty much done, Niinistö wins with 62,6% of the votes, which was pretty much as expected. No surprises, but a good showing from Haavisto who managed to get to the second round against many odds. Official results are here: http://yle.fi/vaalit/tulospalvelu/2012/presidentinvaali/toinen_vaali/candidates.html

[Solmyr]

Since this is Languish and we must have pics, here's Finland's new First Lady, Jenni Haukio, who is 29 years Niinistö's junior:



And for the record, here's Haavisto's partner Nexar Antonio Flores, who is 20 years Haavisto's junior:



Yeah, they like 'em young.