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Latest Opinion Poll for Poland (Research Partner, April 13, 2026)

April 10, 2026 - April 13, 2026

1070 respondents

Next Poland's General Election: 2027

The next Poland's General Election is expected in 2027.

Poland's Incumbent Government Lacks Majority

Based on the Research Partner projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 44.6% of the parliamentary seats.

Who is leading in the latest poll from Research Partner?

According to the latest national poll in Poland by Research Partner, KO leads with 30%. They are followed by PiS: 24.6%, Kon: 13.3%, KKP: 8.7%, Lewica: 7.3%, Razem: 4.8%, PL2050: 4.2%, PSL: 3.3% and BS: 2.5%. Other parties secure 1.3% of the votes.

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Quality Check: How Reliable is the Research Partner Projection?

63

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Research Partner achieved a PolitPro Score of 63 out of 100.

2.7

Election Accuracy

On average, Research Partner's figures deviate by 2.7 percentage points between their final pre-election polls and actual election results.

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Potential Majorities and Coalition Scenarios

Electoral Threshold

The electoral threshold for the election in Poland is 5%.

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Election polls are not predictions; they are snapshots subject to statistical fluctuations. To provide a realistic picture, we daily simulate 100,000 election outcomes based on the PolitPro Election Trend using the 'Monte Carlo method'. In doing so, we factor in typical voter migration patterns and political trends. Our algorithm tests various scenarios – from minor shifts within political camps to unexpected political developments – to determine the true chances of success for parties and coalitions.

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Projected Parliamentary Composition (Source: Research Partner)

According to Research Partner, 5 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter Poland's parliament: KO with 165 representatives, PiS with 135 representatives, Kon with 73 representatives, KKP with 47 representatives and Lewica with 40 representatives.

The Electoral System in Poland

Poland's parliament operates as a bicameral legislature, comprising the Sejm (lower house) with 460 deputies and the Senate (upper house) with 100 senators. Sejm deputies are elected through proportional representation across 41 constituencies. Voters cast ballots for specific candidates on party lists, a mechanism that can influence the internal ranking of those lists. The Senate, conversely, is chosen via a majoritarian system in 100 single-member constituencies (first-past-the-post). These distinct electoral systems frequently result in differing political majorities between the two chambers.

Electoral Thresholds

To gain seats in the Sejm, Poland employs a nationwide electoral threshold. Individual parties must secure at least 5% of the vote, while electoral alliances (coalitions) face an 8% hurdle. This regulation aims to prevent excessive parliamentary fragmentation. A crucial exception applies to recognized national minorities (such as the German minority), who are exempt from the 5% threshold, ensuring their parliamentary representation even with lower vote shares. There is no percentage threshold for Senate elections, as a simple majority in the constituency determines the winner.

Government Formation and Traditions

Government formation in Poland typically relies on coalitions, as the Sejm's electoral system rarely grants an absolute majority to a single party. Following an election, the President appoints a Prime Minister, usually from the strongest parliamentary faction. The Prime Minister must then present their cabinet to the Sejm and win a vote of confidence (investiture) within 14 days. Should this attempt fail, the initiative for government formation shifts to the Sejm itself. Polish coalitions are often characterized by intense negotiations over policy details and ministerial appointments.

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