Elections for the president of Krakow: 7 candidates and the latest poll
Łukasz Gibała leads in the IBRiS poll for Polsat News, ahead of Monika Piątkowska
Quick Look
- Seven candidates are running for the office of mayor of Krakow.
- The latest IBRiS poll for Polsat News shows Łukasz Gibała (27.2%) ahead of Monika Piątkowska (23.5%).
- Jan Hoffman withdrew from the race, endorsing Gibale.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The elections for the president of Krakow are preceded by an election campaign with the participation of seven official candidates.
7 people are fighting for the presidency of Krakow. These are:
Michał Drewnicki (PiS),
Łukasz Gibała (Kraków for Residents),
Daria Gosek-Popiołek (Left Wing),
Michał Klimek (Confederation of the Polish Crown),
Aleksandra Owca (Together),
Monika Piątkowska (KWW Monika Piątkowska Nad Podziałami; support of KO and PSL),
Sławomir Pietrzyk (Social Democracy Poland).
On Wednesday, the initiator of the recall referendum, Jan Hoffman, withdrew from running. He conveyed his support to Łukasz Gibala.
The IBRiS study for Polsat News indicates that Łukasz Gibała won in the first round of the Krakow elections (27.2%). He is followed by Monika Piątkowska, for whom 23.5 percent want to vote. respondents. This means a difference of less than 4 percentage points.
Third place on the poll podium was taken by PiS candidate Michał Drewnicki, supported by 15.4 percent. asked.
9.6% of people want to vote for Daria Gosek-Popiołek, who represents the Left. subjects. Behind her is Aleksandra Owca from the Razem Party (9.0%). The next places were taken by: Michał Klimek (Konfederacja Korony Polskiej; 4.6 percent) and Sławomir Pietrzyk (SDPL; 0.2 percent).
10.5 percent respondents do not know who they will vote for. The turnout forecast by IBRiS is between 35 and 43 percent.
The IBRIS study for Polsat News was conducted on September 23-24 on a sample of 1,000 people using the CATI method.
On Sunday, September 27, the editorial offices of RMF FM and Radio RMF24 invite you to a special Krakow Election Evening. Reporters will appear at the headquarters of the most important candidates, and Krakow politicians, experts, activists, representatives of business and culture will comment on the results of the first round in a special studio. The report will also be available on the RMF24 YouTube channel.
Election evening is produced in cooperation with Polsat News.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Election evening on RMF FM and RMF24 scheduled for September 27.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will the difference between Gibała and Piątkowska remain until voting day?







