A new poll reveals a divided electorate regarding Przemysław Czarnek’s suitability as the Law and Justice party’s candidate for Prime Minister ahead of the 2027 parliamentary elections.
The Candidate and the Controversy
In a recent survey, Poles were asked whether Przemysław Czarnek should remain the Law and Justice (PiS) candidate for Prime Minister. The nomination was initially announced by Jarosław Kaczyński during a convention in Krakow.
Czarnek has framed his vision as a return to a “normal” and “true” Poland, contrasting it with what he describes as a current state of chaos and social harm. Meanwhile, the upcoming parliamentary elections remain set for 2027.
Public Sentiment on Leadership Change
The polling data shows that 40.5 percent of respondents believe PiS should replace their candidate for head of government, with 27 percent answering “definitely yes” and 13.5 percent saying “rather yes.”
Conversely, 39.3 percent oppose changing the candidate, including 25.5 percent who are firmly against it. A significant portion of the public, 20.2 percent, remains undecided on the matter.
Divided Voter Bases
Support for Czarnek is strongest among PiS and Confederation voters, though even within these groups, opinions vary. Among opposition party voters, 48 percent believe PiS should keep its current candidate, while 40 percent disagree.
Views among the ruling coalition’s electorate are also split, with 40 percent favoring a change, while 29 percent of voters in this group remain unable to take a clear position.
Historical Context and Methodology
Data from March showed higher levels of public dissatisfaction, with 58.3 percent of respondents evaluating the PiS selection negatively at that time. Smaller groups and undecided voters currently show a preference for changing the candidate.
The latest study was conducted by United Surveys for Wirtualna Polska between May 8 and May 10, 2026, using CATI and CAWI methods on a representative group of 1,000 Polish adults.
