Polish Presidential Elections

Karol Nawrocki, a self-described “pro-Trump” candidate backed by the conservative Law and Justice party, secured 29.1% of the vote in the first round of the Polish presidential elections, closing the gap with his opponent Rafał Trzaskowski. The second round run-off election will be held on June 1st.

Presidential Election in Poland

Poles are voting in a presidential election with heightened security concerns due to the war in Ukraine. Front-runners are liberal Rafał Trzaskowski and conservative Karol Nawrocki. Other forces, including the far right, are also in play. Foreign interference attempts have been reported. The president holds substantial power in Poland.