Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, representing Finland, have emerged victorious in the highly anticipated OGAE Poll 2026. This exciting announcement comes after the final votes were cast by OGAE clubs from Germany, Ireland, and Belgium, solidifying Finland’s top position.
Finland triumphs in the OGAE Poll 2026
The OGAE Poll, an annual tradition where official OGAE fan clubs across the globe cast their votes for their favourite entries in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, has concluded for 2026. This year, the Finnish duo Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen have clinched the coveted first place, generating significant buzz among fans.
The final tallies were revealed following the last sets of votes submitted by OGAE Germany, OGAE Ireland, and OGAE Belgium. Their contributions confirmed Finland’s strong lead, showcasing widespread support for their entry ahead of the main competition.
The OGAE Poll is often seen as an early indicator of fan favouritism and potential success at the Eurovision Song Contest. While it doesn’t guarantee a win, a strong performance in the poll often correlates with a good result on the big stage. All eyes will now be on Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen as they prepare to represent Finland at Eurovision 2026.
Forty three OGAE Clubs cast their votes. You can see the final results below:
- Finland – 459 points
- Denmark – 355 points
- Australia – 289 points
- Sweden – 261 points
- Cyprus – 247 points
- Greece – 180 points
- France – 161 points
- Italy – 130 points
- Bulgaria – 70 points
- Albania – 68 points
- Romania – 45 points
- Croatia – 44 points
- Moldova – 38 points
- Malta – 31 points
- Montenegro – 28 points
- Czechia – 20 points
- Austria – 13 points
- Israel – 12 points
- Germany – 10 points
- United Kingdom – 6 points
- Estonia – 6 points
- Ukraine – 4 points
- Luxembourg – 4 points
- Armenia – 3 points
- Serbia – 3 points
- Georgia – 2 points
- Lithuania – 2 points
- Belgium – 1 point
- Latvia – 1 point
- Norway – 1 point
The Top 3 countries at the OGAE Poll 2026 were Finland, Denmark and Australia.
Five countries did not score a vote at the OGAE Poll 2026: Switzerland, Portugal, San Marino, Poland and Azerbaijan.
