Touko Aalto
Touko Aalto | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1, 1984 Savonlinna, Finland |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Leader of the Green League (2017–2018), Member of Parliament for Central Finland (2015–2019) |
Touko Juhani Aalto (born 1 April 1984) is a Finnish political figure who served as the leader of the Green League between 2017 and 2018. He was a parliamentary representative for the Central Finland constituency from 2015 until 2019.
Life
Aalto was born in Savonlinna and has lived in Joensuu before settling in Jyväskylä. He completed his Bachelor of Social Sciences degree at the University of Jyväskylä in 2008. Prior to his political career, he held positions as a cleaner and salesperson, later becoming a parliamentary assistant to MP Jani Toivola in 2011.
He gained election to the Jyväskylä City Council in 2008 and made history in 2015 by becoming the first Green Party MP representing Central Finland. During his parliamentary term, he was a member of the Finance Committee. In the 2017 local elections, Aalto secured the highest personal vote count in Jyväskylä, contributing to the Green League emerging as the largest party in the city. On 17 June 2017, he was chosen as chairman of the Green League.
In September 2018, Aalto commenced a period of sick leave due to exhaustion, with deputy chair Maria Ohisalo assuming his responsibilities temporarily. He stepped down as party leader in October, attributing his resignation to struggles with depression and fatigue. Although he campaigned in the 2019 parliamentary elections, he did not retain his seat.
In June 2023, Aalto took up the position of municipal manager for Toivakka.
Municipal elections
| Year | Municipality | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jyväskylä | 493 | Elected |
| 2012 | Jyväskylä | 863 | Elected |
| 2017 | Jyväskylä | 2,371 | Elected |
European Parliament elections
| Year | Electoral district | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Finland | 2,095 | Not elected |
| 2014 | Finland | 2,681 | Not elected |
Parliamentary elections
| Year | Electoral district | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Central Finland | 1,721 | Not elected |
| 2015 | Central Finland | 4,326 | Elected |
| 2019 | Central Finland | 3,075 | Not elected |
Personal life
From 2015 until 2017, Aalto was married to Johanna Pietiläinen.
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