Elections in Poland

Elections in Poland are parliamentary and presidential, since Poland is a parliamentary republic. 

Once every four years, Polish citizens elect deputies to the Sejm and the Senate. Every five years – the president of the country. There are also various local elections and elections to the European Parliament.

The first round of the 2025 presidential election in Poland took place on May 18. The second round was held on June 1, 2025. Andrzej Duda could not run for a third term. 

The main candidates were Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski from the "Civic Coalition" and historian Karol Nawrocki, backed by the "Law and Justice" party. Independent candidate Szymon Hołownia, leader of the "Poland 2050" movement, also took part in the election.

The presidential election in Poland was won by Karol Nawrocki, who received 50.89% of the vote.