Today (April 7) from 7 local government elections are underway in Poland. According to the assumptions of the National Electoral Commission (PKW), Poles will be able to cast their votes until 21, then the polling stations will be closed. What is the voter turnout like in individual communes of the Legionowo district?
Attendance per hour 12
Data presented by the National Electoral Commission (PKW) show that by 12 turnout throughout Poland was 16.52 percent. During this time, 4,773,413 ballots were issued. Compared to the 2018 local elections, voter turnout today (April 7) at 12 is higher by almost 1 percent (15.62 percent).
In the Masovian Voivodeship until The turnout was 12 17.23 percent. During this time, 708,548 ballots were issued.
Turnout in local elections until 12 in the Legionowo district amounted 17.35 percent. During this time, 16,327 ballots were issued.
Below we present how until The voter turnout in individual communes of the Legionowo district is presented until 12:
- Nieporęt commune: 19.26 percent
- Legionowo: 17.56 percent
- Wieliszew commune: 17.44 percent
- Serock commune: 16.71 percent
- Jabłonna commune: 15.80 percent
Attendance per hour 17
Data presented by the National Electoral Commission (PKW) show that by 17 turnout throughout Poland was 39.43 percent. During this time, 11,394,642 ballots were issued. Compared to the 2018 local elections, voter turnout today (April 7) at 17 is lower by over 2 percent (41.65 percent).
In the Masovian Voivodeship until 17 turnout was 42.38 percent. During this time, 1,742,637 ballots were issued.
Turnout in local elections until 17 in the Legionowo district amounted to 40.94 percent.
Below we present how until The voter turnout in individual communes of the Legionowo district is presented until 17:
- Nieporęt commune: 47.20 percent
- Wieliszew commune: 42.14 percent
- Legionowo: 39.88 percent
- Serock commune: 39.39 percent
- Jabłonna commune: 38.95 percent
Local elections 2024. Who and how do we choose?
In the current local government elections, Poles elect members of local government bodies – municipal councils, county councils, voivodeship assemblies and presidents, city mayors and commune heads, as well as members of district councils of capital cities. Warsaw. In local governments where it is not possible to elect a mayor on April 7 (the candidate for commune head, mayor or president does not receive more than 50% of valid votes), a second round will be necessary. It was scheduled for April 21. Voters will elect representatives of various levels of local government for the next five years.
Who can vote?
The right to vote in elections has:
- Polish citizens who are 18 years old on election day at the latest,
- Citizens of the European Union who are not Polish citizens, who turn 18 on the day of voting at the latest and who legally permanently reside in Poland, have the right to elect councilors only to the municipal council and the mayor.
People who permanently reside in a given commune, but are not registered there, could be included in the permanent voting circuit after submitting a written application to the commune office or via a trusted profile.
Persons deprived of public rights or incapacitated by a final court decision and deprived of electoral rights by a final decision of the State Tribunal have no right to vote.
Due to the nature of local government elections, people who are abroad on April 7 cannot vote due to the criterion of permanent residence.
Let’s also remember to cast an important vote. For the vote to be valid, the voter must place an “X” in the box next to the name of the selected candidate on the ballot. Voting for more than one candidate on the same ballot will invalidate such vote. Also, using a sign other than “X” in the box next to the candidate’s name will invalidate the vote.
The previous local elections in Poland were held on October 21, 2018. Due to the fact that the term of office of local governments currently lasts five years (it was extended in 2018), the date of the next elections, according to the electoral calendar, was in autumn 2023. Due to the fact that the parliamentary elections were scheduled for the same date, the ruling majority in 2022 decided to extend the term of office of local governments until April 30, 2024.
Election silence
Election silence is still in force and will last until the end of voting, which will probably last until… 21. Pursuant to Art. 107 of the Electoral Code, on voting day and 24 hours before that day it is prohibited:
- conducting election campaigning,
- convening meetings,
- organizing marches and demonstrations,
- giving speeches,
- dissemination of election materials.
The above restrictions also apply on the Internet, including social media. It is also unacceptable to publish surveys on voting results or voting behavior. During the election silence period, it is permissible to provide information on turnout.
Pursuant to applicable law, conducting electioneering during election silence is considered a misdemeanor (fine ranging from PLN 20 to PLN 5,000), while revealing the results of surveys regarding voting behavior and projected election results is treated as a crime (fine ranging from PLN 500,000 to PLN 500,000). up to PLN 1 million).
If we notice a violation of election silence, we should immediately report it to the police or city guard. The assessment of whether electoral silence was actually violated is the responsibility of law enforcement agencies and courts, which may impose appropriate penalties.
