Poland Elections 2025: No majority in the first phase, liberal candidate has a slight lead, now the second phase on June 1
This time a very interesting contest is being seen in Poland Elections 2025. No candidate has got an absolute majority in the first phase of voting held on Sunday. According to the exit poll, Warsaw's liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski has got the highest number of votes i.e. 30.8%. At the same time, conservative historian Karo Nawrocki is estimated to get 29.1% votes.
Now all eyes are on June 1, 2025, when the second phase of Poland Elections 2025 will be voted. This round will be very tough and decisive, because any candidate needs more than 50% of the vote to become president.
What came out in the exit poll?
According to the exit poll data of Poland Elections 2025:
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Rafal Trzaskowski – 30.8% votes
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Caro Nawrocki – 29.1% votes
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Slawomir Mentzen (far-right candidate) – 15.4% votes
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Gregorz Braun (extremist candidate) – 6.3% votes
A total of 13 candidates were in the fray in this election, but now the contest is only between the top 2 candidates.
Trzaskowski vs Nawrocki: Battle of ideology
Rafal Trzaskowski is considered a strong supporter of the European Union and is in favor of the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
On the other hand, Karo Nawrocki is inclined towards conservative values and national security. Some controversies have also arisen against him, such as the case of taking a flat from an elderly person, which he later donated.
What does the law of Poland say?
Under Poland Elections 2025, it is mandatory for any candidate to get at least 50% of the votes to win the presidency. If no candidate crosses this limit, a second round is held between the top two candidates. This is the situation this time.
The decisive battle will be on June 1
Now that there is no clear winner in the first phase, the second phase of Poland Elections 2025 on June 1, 2025 will be decisive. Trzaskowski is getting support from liberals and LGBTQ supporters, while Nawrocki is popular among traditional and conservative voters.
Conclusion: There will be an interesting contest in Poland Elections 2025
While the first phase of Poland Elections 2025 was exciting, the second phase is going to be even more interesting. On one side there is a candidate who supports European values and human rights, on the other side there is a supporter of traditional policies. Now it remains to be seen who the people of Poland choose as their next president.