Kosiniak-Kamysz trails Hołownia in visibility and backing among voters who support the ruling coalition, a gap that emerges clearly in a recent nationwide poll. Hołownia’s higher profile within the ruling bloc contrasts with Kosiniak-Kamysz’s stronger resonance among supporters of PiS and Confederation. The contrast suggests that the two party leaders mobilize different segments of the electorate and that recognition does not always translate into unified backing across political camps.
Looking at the wider electorate, Hołownia has near universal recognition. About 97 percent of respondents know him, while Kosiniak-Kamysz is familiar to about 93 percent. In sentiment terms, 49 percent rate Hołownia positively, compared with 41 percent for Kosiniak-Kamysz; 52 percent express a negative view of Kosiniak-Kamysz, while 48 percent feel negatively toward Hołownia. The numbers show that awareness is high for both, but favorable opinions lean more toward Hołownia, with a sizable share of voters uncertain or undecided.
Among voters backing the ruling coalition, Hołownia’s appeal is stronger on balance. Positive ratings reach 93 percent among Third Way supporters, with 74 percent among Civic Coalition backers and 59 percent among New Left voters. Kosiniak-Kamysz remains positively regarded by 78 percent of Third Way supporters, 57 percent of Civic Coalition backers, and 37 percent of New Left voters. The gap in positive sentiment across camps highlights how party alignment shapes leader perception.
The PSL chief is more popular among opposition voters
Within the opposition bloc, Kosiniak-Kamysz attracts more favorable opinions than Hołownia. Kosiniak-Kamysz is viewed positively by 30 percent of Confederation voters and 23 percent of PiS supporters. Hołownia, in contrast, draws sympathy from 26 percent of Confederation voters and 18 percent of PiS supporters. This contrast confirms how cross-cutting loyalties can position a leader differently among the same electorate depending on allegiance.
The survey was conducted in mid November on a nationwide sample of one thousand Poles aged 18 and over, using a mix of data collection methods to capture a broad cross section of opinions. The results reflect a snapshot of attitudes at that time and may shift as events unfold.
These findings illustrate how recognizability and appeal vary across political camps, highlighting that a leader’s image may be shaped differently by different voter blocs. The data suggest that Hołownia has a broad recognition base within the governing coalition while Kosiniak-Kamysz connects more with opposition supporters. As political dynamics evolve, attitudes are likely to shift, and future polls will show how perceptions adjust in response to events and messaging.
In sum, the results reveal a complex landscape where leader recognition and likability do not move in lockstep with party allegiance, underscoring the importance of tracking voter sentiment across coalitions and opposition groups.