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Presidential elections in Krakow: open polling stations, candidates and voting rules on September 27

Quick Look

On Sunday, September 27, at 7:00 a.m., all 454 electoral districts in Krakow were opened, where residents choose the president from among eight candidates.
The vote is valid only when placing an "X" next to the candidate's name, and votes for the withdrawing Jan Hoffman are invalid.
Election silence is valid until 9 p.m. and prohibits canvassing and publishing polls.

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Why It Matters

The presidential elections in Krakow are early and result from the May referendum, in which residents decided to dismiss Aleksander Miszalski as president of the city. Until a new president is elected, the city will be managed by Stanisław Kracik, Miszalski's current deputy.

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On Sunday, September 27, at 7:00 sharp, all 454 electoral districts in Krakow were opened.

Residents elect the president and have a choice of eight candidates, whose names are placed on the ballot in alphabetical order.

For your vote to be valid, you must put an "X" next to the name of the selected candidate.

It is worth remembering that the vote cast for Jan Hoffman will be invalid because this candidate withdrew from the elections.

Electoral silence and penalties for breaking it

Election silence applies until the polling stations close. Violation of this rule is punishable by severe financial penalties. The election silence will last until 9 p.m. on Sunday.

During this time, it is prohibited to conduct electioneering, publish polls and any activities that may influence voters' decisions.

The early elections are the result of the May referendum, in which the inhabitants of Krakow decided to dismiss Aleksander Miszalski as mayor of the city. Until a new ruler is elected, Krakow is managed by Stanisław Kracik, Miszalski's current deputy.

What next after the vote?

The first results will be known thanks to the municipal electoral commission, and then they will be published on the website of the National Electoral Commission.

If none of the candidates receives more than half of the votes, a second round of elections will be held in two weeks - on October 11. Then the two people with the best result will compete.

Special election evening on RMF FM and Radio RMF24

On Sunday, September 27, the editorial offices of RMF FM and Radio RMF24 invite you to a special Krakow Election Evening. Reporters will appear in 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

If no candidate receives more than half of the votes, a second round of elections will be held on October 11.
Possible · Within weeks
The first election results will be announced by the city electoral commission and published on the website of the National Electoral Commission.
Very likely · Within hours

Open Questions

Who will get the most votes in the first round of elections?
Will a second round of elections on October 11 be necessary?
What will be the official voting results announced by the National Electoral Commission?