Bee. The second round of local government elections began at 7 p.m. A total of 748 municipal leaders, mayors, and presidents are on the ballot. Re-voting will occur in several key areas, including 60 major cities and nine voivodeships: Gorzów Wielkopolski, Kielce, Kraków, Olsztyn, Poznań, Rzeszów, Toruń, Wrocław, and Zielona Góra. In total, 11,888 voting districts have been established to accommodate voters across the country.
At 10:00 a.m., initial information about incidents started to emerge.
Authorities reported 76 crimes and misdemeanors in connection with the election process, including 55 offences, according to the chair of the National Electoral Commission. These figures reflect a range of issues observed during early voting and ballot collection operations.
Among noteworthy events, one incident occurred in the Lower Silesia region. A candidate for mayor reported that an unknown individual pasted the logo of a different party onto the candidate’s election posters during the night, an act that raised concerns about campaign integrity on the eve of the vote.
Voting logistics and participation requirements
voters planning to cast ballots in the second round must bring a government-issued photo ID. This document is used to verify the voter’s identity and confirm the individual’s inclusion on the designated voter list, allowing them to vote at their polling place.
On April 21 of this year, Poland held the second round of local elections in which 748 municipal heads, mayors, and presidents were elected. Re-voting locations include 60 major urban centers across the country, including the nine voivodeships named previously. A total of 11,888 voting districts were prepared to support voters and ensure access to the polls.
Polls are scheduled to close at 9:00 p.m., but polling hours may extend in response to extraordinary events such as floods, interruptions at polling stations, infrastructure disruptions, or the need to print additional ballots. These contingencies can delay the work of district election commissions and may impact voter access to polling stations in affected areas.
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Source: wPolityce