All Votes Counted in Poland
Here are the official results from Poland after counting all the votes. The top two candidates, moving on to the run-off on June 1, are highlighted.
Rafał Trzaskowski 31.36%
Karol Nawrocki 29.54%
Sławomir Mentzen 14.8%
Grzegorz Braun 6.34%
Szymon Hołownia 4.99%
Adrian Zandberg 4.86%
Magdalena Biejat 4.23%
Krzysztof Stanowski 1.24%
Joanna Senyszyn 1.09%
Marek Jakubiak 0.77%
Artur Bartoszewicz 0.49%
Maciej Maciak 0.19%
Marek Woch 0.09%
Morning Update: Changed Priorities
Good morning from Poland. Following last night’s presidential elections, the leading candidates—centrist Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski and radical-right historian Karol Nawrocki—quickly returned to the campaign trail today as they prepare for the run-off in two weeks.
The final results showed Trzaskowski slightly ahead at 31.36%, with Nawrocki close behind at 29.54%.
Both candidates are expected to adjust their campaigning strategies to draw in more voters, especially since they need a majority of over 50% to win on June 1.
However, the challenge lies in reaching a diverse electorate. For instance, they’ll need to consider appeals to various candidates who received significant support, such as the libertarian anti-establishment candidate Sławomir Mentzen, who got 14.8%, along with Grzegorz Braun at 6.34% and others who might pose challenges.
As Dr. Ben Stanley observed, projecting outcomes based on votes is more complex than it seems; the electorate isn’t uniform and comes with varied perspectives.
This morning’s news also covers reactions from across Europe regarding elections in Romania and Portugal, with additional important updates from the continent.
It’s Monday, May 19, 2025. This is your Europe live update.
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