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The presidential elections in Krakow were organized after the dismissal of the current president, Aleksander Miszalski, in May in a referendum conducted by the Civic Coalition. Until a new president is elected, the city will be managed by Stanisław Kracik, Miszalski's current deputy.
Poll before the second round of the presidential elections in Krakow
The latest OGB poll for Polsat News and Newsmax Polska shows that Łukasz Gibała has the best chance of winning the second round of the presidential elections in Krakow. 57.2% of voters declared their vote for the winner of the first round. respondents, while Monika Piątkowska, a candidate supported by KO and PSL, can count on 38.4 percent. support. 4.4 percent respondents remain undecided.
Results of the first round of elections
According to exit polls, Łukasz Gibała won the first round of the presidential elections in Krakow, obtaining 35.7 and 36.6 percent. support in OGB and IPSOS polls. Monika Piątkowska took second place with the result of 28.4 and 24.4 percent. votes.
Third place was taken by Michał Drewnicki from Law and Justice (19.2 and 19.6 percent), followed by: Aleksandra Owca from Razem (7.1 and 8.7 percent), Michał Klimek from Konfederacja Korona Polskiej (4.7 and 4.2 percent), Daria Gosek-Popiołek from Nowa Lewica (4.6 and 6.1 percent) and Sławomir Pietrzyk from the Polish Social Democracy (0.3 and 0.4 percent).
Early elections after the referendum
Early elections in Krakow were organized after the dismissal of the current president, Aleksander Miszalski from the Civic Coalition, in May by referendum. Until a new president is elected, the city will be managed by Stanisław Kracik, Miszalski's current deputy.
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Łukasz Gibała will win the second round of the presidential elections in Krakow
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Łukasz Gibała thanked his voters during the election evening, emphasizing that his result was achieved without the support of large political groups. He announced preparations for the second round of elections under the slogan 'fight for Krakow for the residents' and will appear at Rondo Mogilskie, where he will hand out obwarzanki and encourage people to vote on October 11.

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In the interview, Monika Piątkowska answers questions about the strategy of convincing left- and right-wing voters in the second round of elections, support for coalition politicians, short-term rental, the five-zloty tourist fee, Krakow's debt and readiness for unpopular decisions, such as ticket price increases.

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the first round of elections for the president of Krakow ended. Łukasz Gibała and Monika Piątkowska advanced to the second round. They will both answer questions in TV programs about the city's debt, which may reach almost PLN 9 billion, short-term rental, tourist fees and possible unpopular decisions, such as an increase in public transport ticket prices.

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