The upcoming local elections are an crucial event in which residents will have the chance to elect their representatives at local level. Here is simply a compendium of cognition on how to prepare for and participate in the vote.
When and where to vote?
Elections will take place on Sunday, with election locations open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Voters may usage the Central registry of Voters, available on the government website, to check their voting venue.
Take what with you?
The essential paper to be taken with you to the polling station is the identity document. It will enable voters to be included in the list and the voting process to be allowed.
Voting process
At the polling station you will receive 3 to 4 ballot cards, each should be sealed by a circuit and territorial electoral commission. The cards contain information about the vote and are designed to facilitate the selection – on a white background there are names of candidates on a coloured background.
When voting, you can only put 1 "X" mark on each of the ballots at 1 name. It is crucial not to vote for more than 1 individual on each card, due to the fact that specified a vote will be declared invalid.
Once you have made your choice, put the cards in the ballot box. Remember that taking a ballot out of the polling place is simply a crime, as is giving it to another person. A fine or even imprisonment of up to 2 years is punishable for specified action.
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Electoral silence
Electoral silence begins at midnight from Friday to Saturday before election day and continues until the vote is over. During this time, it is prohibited to print polls, agitate candidates and print any content that may affect the decision of voters. For breaking the election silence, there is simply a punishment of up to PLN 1 million.
Main page of the State Election Commission.
Information from the State Election Commission
On election day, PKW will organise 4 press conferences, during which information on attendance and possible incidents will be provided. At the end of the vote, the main tv stations will study poll results. authoritative election results may be known after a fewer days.
We choose representatives.
In this election, we will elect nearly 47,000 councillors at various local levels and almost 2.5 1000 mayors, mayors and city presidents. The second circular of elections, if necessary, will take place on April 21.
Remember that your vote is an crucial part of democracy and has a real impact on how your local environment will shape. Go to the election and exercise your right to vote!
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