In Poland presidential elections are held, and citizens are increasingly disappointed by candidates issued by political parties. According to the latest UCE investigation poll for Onetu, as many as 32.4 percent of respondents believe that the group they support should consider replacing their candidate for another.
The negative opinion on the run of their candidate has almost all 3rd asked (32.4%) who are willing to support his exchange. Among them, 15.5% powerfully advocate this option, and 16.9 percent tend to do so. In turn, the majority of respondents (55.1%) do not see the request to change candidates. In this group, 28.8% of people declare strong opposition, and 26.3% do not agree with the thought of exchange. On the another hand, 12.6 percent of respondents have no opinion on this issue.
Left and 3rd Road are parties where the biggest disappointment is seen among voters. As many as 40% of Magdalene Biejat voters and 40.4% of Simon Holowna supporters felt that their groups should consider another candidate. A bit little disappointment prevails among Confederate voters (33.7%) and Law and Justice (36.4%), who are represented by Sławomir Mentzen and Karol Nawrocki. Most loyal voters have the Civic Coalition – Rafał Trzaskowski enjoys the top support, and only 22.5 percent of his supporters let the anticipation of changing the candidate.
The presidential elections in Poland will be held on 18 May 2025. If no candidate gains the required majority, the second circular will be held on 1 June. According to the data of the Central Statistical Office, there are over 30 million eligible to vote in Poland, of which 63% are women and 37% are men. In the erstwhile 2020 presidential elections, attendance was 68.18 percent and the election was won by Andrzej Duda.
In pre-election polls, Rafał Trzaskowski and Szymon Hołownia are the most popular candidates, with support of 25% and 20% respectively. The 3rd place is Magdalena Biejat, with support of 15%. Sławomir Mentzen and Karol Nawrocki have 10 percent support each. According to experts, the election results will be very balanced and all vote will matter.
In the election campaign, candidates focus on economical issues, wellness and education. Rafał Trzaskowski promises to increase investment in infrastructure, Simon Holovnia wants to reduce bureaucracy, and Magdalena Biejat promises to increase salaries for teachers. Sławomir Mentzen and Karol Nawrocki focus on safety and defence issues.
In Poland, presidential elections are an crucial event that can change the direction of the country's development. In accordance with Article 126 of the Constitution of Poland, the president has crucial powers, including the appointment of a government, the supervision of armed forces and the representation of Poland internationally. Presidential elections are an chance for citizens to decide which direction the country will be best.
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