Poland to Hold Presidential Vote on May 18

Poland to hold presidential election on May 18, says parliament speaker who will run in it
The head of Poland's parliament says the country's presidential election will be held on May 18, with a runoff on June 1 if needed.
Poland to Hold Presidential Vote on May 18, Government Agenda at Stake
The 2025 election will pit the candidate of Tusk's Civic Coalition (KO), liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, against historian Karol Nawrocki, the conservative head of Poland's Institute of National Remembrance who is backed by PiS.
Poland to vote for new president on May 18
Poles will elect a new president on May 18, parliament speaker Szymon Holownia announced on Wednesday. The current head of state, Andrzej Duda, cannot run again after serving two terms under the backing of the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party.
Poland sets presidential election for May
Hołownia himself is also a presidential candidate, running as the leader and founder of his party, Poland 2050 (Renew). The former Catholic activist and entertainment TV host entered politics in late 2019 to run in the last presidential election but did not make it to the second round.
Poland Announces May 18 For Presidential Election: Official
Poland's parliamentary speaker said Wednesday the country would hold a presidential election on May 18, with the governing pro-EU coalition hoping its candidate will succeed outgoing conservative Andrzej Duda.

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