According to data released by the State Electoral Commission (PKW), voter turnout by 5 PM in the current presidential elections was highest in the Mazowieckie region, with 2.4 million voters and a turnout of 58.51%. The Małopolskie region followed with 1.48 million voters and 57.23%, and the Łódzkie region had 1 million voters with a turnout of 56.1%.
In contrast, the regions with the lowest turnout were Opolskie, with 340,000 voters and 48.05%; Warmińsko-Mazurskie, with 510,000 and 50.77%; and Lubusz, with 370,000 and 51.83%.
Sylwester Marciniak also shared statistics regarding turnout in provincial cities as of the same hour on June 1st. Most of these cities exceeded a 55% turnout, with the highest recorded in Warsaw at 61.45%, followed by Poznań (59.41%), Toruń (59.27%), Kraków (58.98%), and Wrocław (58.43%). The lowest turnout was noted in Gdańsk (54.63%), Gorzów Wlkp. (54.9%), and Białystok (55.64%).
The highest voter participation rate among municipalities was in Krynica Morska in the Pomorskie region, with a remarkable turnout of 81.75%, while the lowest was in the gmina Walce in Opolskie, with only 36.4% of eligible voters participating.
Additionally, the head of PKW reported at a conference that there were 10 cases of suspected electoral offenses and 232 violations noted during the election process. Disturbingly, one election commission member in Białystok was found to be performing duties under the influence of alcohol.
Tragically, there was also an incident reported in Kraków where a 75-year-old man collapsed in the corridor leading to the voting hall. First aid was administered promptly, and a bystander acting as a paramedic was present to assist. Despite efforts, the man unfortunately later passed away. The voting process continued without interruption, illustrating the commitment to ensuring the elections were conducted smoothly despite the circumstances.
These statistics reflect both the engagement of Polish citizens in the electoral process and highlight the importance of maintaining integrity and safety during elections.