Presidential elections in Poland. When will we know the candidates?

8 August 2024 | RMF 24

On November 11, we are expected to learn the name of PiS’s candidate for the President of Poland. The shortlist of potential candidates includes former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, former Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak, MP Zbigniew Bogucki, and MEP Tobiasz Bocheński.

As for candidates from the other opposition party, Konfederacja, the favorites in the race for the presidency include Sławomir Mentzen, Krzysztof Bosak, and also Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik. The candidate for the presidency from the ruling coalition remains a mystery. According to RMF FM, one of the main contenders is Rafał Trzaskowski. Also mentioned as a potential candidate to represent the entire ruling coalition is Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Politicians from the Third Way (Trzecia Droga) indicate that the candidate from their side in the elections will be the Speaker of the Sejm, Szymon Hołownia.