According to the authoritative results of PKW, from 100% of the election commissions, in the 1st circular Rafał Trzaskowski received 31.36 percent of the support, while Karol Nawrocki – 29.54 percent. It is for these 2 candidates that we will be able to vote in the second circular of presidential elections.
Second circular of the 2026 presidential election Frequently asked questions and answers to them
The following list of questions and answers is based on information from government websites (PKW, MFA and Polish service in the UK). They concern both voting in Poland and abroad.
When and in what hours will the second circular of presidential elections be held?
The 2nd election of the president of Poland will take place on Sunday, 1 June (Sunday) 2025, between 7:00 and 21:00 local time.
What do I gotta take with me to the polling place to vote?
On election day it is essential to take a valid Polish identity card, i.e. a Polish passport or identity card. Remember that you cannot vote on the basis of a photocopy of the document, and mID from the application mCicietel is presently only respected in Poland.
What is the right to vote certificate and where can I get it?
The right to vote certificate allows to vote in any voting circuit in the country, abroad or on a Polish sea ship. The application for the second circular may be submitted to any municipal office in Poland or to the Consul until 29 May 2025 (Thursday). The application shall be submitted in writing with its own signature.
I'm turning 18 between I and II. Can I vote?
If you are 18 years old on 1 June 2025 (Sunday), you can vote. The condition is to add to the list of voters (until 27 May 2025) and to have a valid Polish identity document.
In the case of a large queue in the committee, can I vote in another place?
No, there's no way to sign up between voting circuits on election day. The territory may be changed by 27 May 2025 (Tuesday) at the latest. Only persons with a right to vote may choose any committee on election day.
Can a disabled individual number on transport to an election place abroad and are all premises adapted?
The Consul does not supply transport to the polling station for people with disabilities or people after 60 years of age abroad; this work applies only to voting in Poland.
Not all polling stations abroad will be tailored to the needs of people with disabilities; information about adapted premises is found in consul notices.
How do I find out where my circuit election committee is?
The seats of all regional electoral commissions in the country and abroad can be found on the electoral website.gov.pl in the "District search". This information can besides be obtained at its municipal office or via the mCitizen app.
How do I make certain I'm on the Central registry of Voters?
This can be checked at the municipal office liable for the place of residence or in the mCitizen app. If it turns out that you are not included in the permanent voting circuit, you must registry for permanent residence or apply for a permanent voting circuit at the municipal office or via gov.pl. You may besides apply to change the voting place if you are included in another circuit or in any one.
What to do erstwhile individual hangs an election poster on my property without my permission?
In specified a situation, the municipal/municipal defender or the police should be informed, which are appropriate services for intervention in case of unauthorised placement of electoral material in private premises.
Where to study irregularities during elections?
Any irregularities observed during the elections should be reported immediately. If individual disturbs election silence (e.g. through agitation, handing out leaflets, run posters activities), the substance should be reported to the police.
However, if there are objections to the work of a peripheral electoral commission, the territory electoral commission or the competent delegation of the National Electoral Office should be informed.
Can I vote in Poland based on an invalid ID?
Yes, it is possible to vote in Poland on the basis of a photograph recognition document, which enables the recognition of the voter, even if the paper is invalid. However, it should be remembered that a valid Polish passport or identity card is required abroad.
What if I lost my right to vote?
The right to vote certificate should be protected. If it is lost, destroyed or stolen, it will not be possible to receive a duplicate. This means that losing the certificate will prevent voting on its basis, even in the permanent residence.
What if I want to vote abroad (e.g. in the UK) – how to register, find a committee and what papers are needed?
If you have not voted abroad in I round, you must add to the list of voters at the consul by 27 May 2025 (the easiest way through the e-election system) or get a certificate of voting right by 29 May 2025. A valid Polish passport or ID is needed to vote.
Lists of regional electoral commissions (OKW), e.g. in the UK, and the search engine OKW are available on government sites and in the e-Election system. Remember to remember the circuit number you signed up for.
It is not possible to vote by correspondence or by proxy abroad. Having another citizenship does not exclude voting if you present a Polish identity document.
I voted in Poland in I circular and in II circular I will be abroad (e.g. in the UK). What do I gotta do to vote?
You have 2 options. By 27 May 2025 (Tuesday) you can enter the list of voters created by the consul (e.g. UK), preferably by the e-Election system, indicating a circumstantial committee.
Alternatively, until 29 May 2025 (Thursday) you can get a certificate of voting rights at any municipal office in Poland (or at a consul abroad), which will enable you to vote in any commission in the world.
I signed up for the list of voters in the country. Can I sign up for the census abroad for the second round?
Yes, you must apply to the right consul to add you to the voter list abroad for the 2nd round. This should be done by Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at the latest, with a valid Polish passport or ID. The application can be submitted online by e-Election, by paper (also by correspondence) or by email to the Consul (with a scan/photo of the signed application).
I signed up for the list of voters abroad. Can I sign up for the census in the country for the second round?
Yes, you can add to the voting circuit in the country traditionally in the municipal office or via the Internet. More information can be found on the dedicated website.
