Overview

• Voters in Poland cast ballots to elect mayors in 748 locales where no candidate secured a majority in the initial round.
• The elections are seen as a crucial test for the Civic Coalition, led by Tusk, which has strong urban support.
• The opposing Law and Justice party, with its rural base, previously led the national government and performed well in provincial assemblies.
• Tusk's party achieved notable victories in major cities like Warsaw but did not secure an overall decisive win.
• The outcome of these elections could influence the political landscape ahead of national elections.