June 1, 2025 — Warsaw
Voters in Poland have opened polls for a tightly contested presidential runoff between Civic Platform’s Rafał Trzaskowski and Law and Justice–backed Karol Nawrocki. In the first round on May 18, Trzaskowski received 38.7 percent and Nawrocki 36.9 percent, forcing today’s decisive head-to-head. Trzaskowski’s campaign emphasizes restoring judicial independence, media freedom, and EU integration, while Nawrocki pledges to uphold conservative social policies and national sovereignty alongside continued NATO cooperation. Turnout is brisk, particularly in urban liberal strongholds and rural conservative districts. Observers report a transparent voting process under heightened security to prevent unrest. Polls close at 8 PM local time, with preliminary results expected by midnight.