The Polish presidential election, scheduled for 18 May 2025, is an important political event that attracts the attention of citizens and international observers alike. The election is not only an opportunity to choose the country’s new leader, but also a chance to reflect on Poland’s future in the European and global context.
Conditions for participation in the election
The right to vote in the Polish presidential election belongs to citizens who will be at least 18 years old on election day and who have not been deprived of public rights. To take part in the vote, each voter must be included in the voter register, which is compiled by municipal offices.
Voting at the place of permanent residence
Voters registered as permanently residing in a given municipality are automatically included in the register. Persons who wish to vote elsewhere must submit an appropriate application to change their polling place.
Voting away from the place of residence
Voters temporarily staying away from their permanent registered address may apply to change their polling place from 4 April to 15 May 2025. Such an application can be submitted in writing or electronically via the gov.pl website.
Procedures for special voter groups
- Soldiers and officers stationed in barracks: Persons serving in the military or working in barracked units may vote at their place of service after submitting an appropriate application.
- Voters in closed institutions: Persons staying in medical facilities, social care homes, prisons and remand centres will be able to vote in electoral precincts set up there.
Voting abroad
Polish citizens staying abroad may take part in the election by applying to change their polling place in Poland or by obtaining a certificate of voting eligibility from a consul.
Candidates for President
Thirteen candidates are running in this year’s election, including well-known figures from various political and social circles.
| Full name | Age | Education | Party affiliation |
| BARTOSZEWICZ Artur | 51 | higher | none |
| BIEJAT Magdalena Agnieszka | 43 | higher | none |
| BRAUN Grzegorz Michał | 58 | higher | Confederation of the Polish Crown |
| HOŁOWNIA Szymon Franciszek | 48 | secondary | Poland 2050 Szymon Hołownia |
| JAKUBIAK Marek | 66 | secondary | Federation for the Republic |
| MACIAK Maciej | 54 | secondary | none |
| MENTZEN Sławomir Jerzy | 38 | higher | Confederation Freedom and Independence |
| NAWROCKI Karol Tadeusz | 42 | higher | none |
| SENYSZYN Joanna | 76 | higher | none |
| STANOWSKI Krzysztof Jakub | 42 | secondary | none |
| TRZASKOWSKI Rafał Kazimierz | 53 | higher | Civic Platform RP |
| WOCH Marek Marian | 46 | higher | Non-Party Local Government Activists – Poland Unites Us |
| ZANDBERG Adrian Tadeusz | 45 | higher | Together (Razem) |
How to vote
Every citizen should make sure they are registered in the appropriate voter register. It is worth checking the location of your polling station and the voting rules in advance, so as to avoid misunderstandings on election day.
Presidential election 2025
The election is not only about choosing the country’s new leader, but also an opportunity to take part in the democratic process that shapes Poland’s future. Citizens are encouraged to participate actively and to make informed decisions.
We encourage all eligible citizens to take part in the election on 18 May 2025. It is a chance to express your views and to take part in deciding the country’s future.
What to do to vote?
