In the heart of Poland, excitement is brewing as we edge closer to the upcoming parliamentary elections. According to a recent IBRiS poll for "Rzeczpospolita," the race between the Civic Coalition (KO) and the Law and Justice Party (PiS) has heated up.
Election Fever
Tight Race Shows KO Ahead of PiS According to Recent Polling Data
If the elections were held this weekend, a staggering 61.3% of the respondents stated they would show up to vote.
Poll Results
KO and PiS are neck-and-neck, with KO just barely edging out ahead at 31.8%, compared to PiS' 30.3%. Other parties' standings include:
- Third Way: 12.7%
- The Left: 8.9%
- Confederation: 7%
Over 9% of respondents still haven't made up their minds.
A Closer Look
Sociologist Prof. Henryk Domański of the Polish Academy of Sciences analyzed the poll results. He pointed out that both KO and PiS are consistently favored by a significant number of voters, with the slight gap between them falling within the margin of error. Domański expressed caution about the reported high voter turnout, expressing doubts that it might be inflated.
Behind the Scenes
This poll was conducted on May 23-24, surveying 1,071 respondents across the country. The findings offer a snapshot of the political landscape ahead of the important elections.
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- The parliamentary elections approaching in Poland have sparked a palpable sense of anticipation, with the contest between the Civic Coalition and the Law and Justice Party intensifying.
- According to a poll by IBRiS for "Rzeczpospolita," if elections were held this weekend, a significant 61.3% of voters planned to cast their ballots.
- The standings, as per the poll, reveal KO leading PiS by a slim margin of 31.8% to 30.3%, respectively.
- Other significant parties include the Third Way with 12.7%, The Left with 8.9%, and Confederation with 7%.
- More than 9% of respondents remain undecided, hinting at a sizable proportion of votes up for grabs.
- Prof. Henryk Domański of the Polish Academy of Sciences scrutinized the poll results, noting that the negligible gap between KO and PiS falls within the margin of error.
- He urged caution regarding the reported high voter turnout, expressing doubts about potential inflation.
- This poll, surveyed from May 23-24 among 1,071 respondents across the nation, encapsulates a glimpse into Poland's political panorama ahead of the crucial elections.
