The second circular of the 2025 presidential election is underway. Polish citizens again vote for 1 of 2 candidates applying for the most crucial office in the country. On the day of the vote, it is worth remembering that polling stations are governed by certain rules. Their infringement may not only consequence in an expulsion from the premises, but besides entail legal liability.
At the polling station, prohibition of actions that could interfere with the voting process or affect the decisions of another voters. The most crucial rule is to ban any form of agitation - both verbal and visual. This means that you can't hand out flyers, present organization symbols, or encourage others to vote for a peculiar candidate.
SEE: "Electoral Night: Poland Chooses. Presidential Election 2025" in Polsata and Polsat Group channels
In addition, each voter receives a ballot card, which he is obliged to fill out at the premises and throw in the urn. It's forbidden to bring a card outside. - is treated as a crime, as is its deliberate demolition or forgery.
The electoral code in Article 46 besides specifies that armed persons are not entitled to enter the electoral premises. There is besides a ban on immoral, vulgar or provocative behaviour - specified behaviour may consequence in intervention by committee members or even police.
Presidential election 2025. Is taking pictures while voting legal?
More and more people want to paper their participation in elections, including a photograph at the urn or selfie with a ballot card. Although the law does not prohibit the taking of photographs at the polling station, the decision to accept specified action belongs to the president of the peripheral electoral commission. He's the 1 who evaluates if a photograph does not interfere with the order of the vote or the privacy of others.
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It's worth knowing photographing a filled ballot card may be considered a breach of election secrecy. It is besides prohibited to take photographs of the committee during work and to preserve the data of another voters.
What sanctions endanger to break vote silence?
The election silence began 24 hours before the start of the vote and continues until the end of the vote, which is until 21:00. All agitation, including on the Internet, social media and discussion forums, is prohibited at this time.
Violation of election silence may consequence in fines. The harshest sanctions concern the publication of poll results - both pre-election and exit polls. A fine of PLN 500 000 to even PLN 1 million is threatened for their distribution during the silence of elections.
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It is worth remembering that voter silence aims to giving voters a calm reflection on the decision. Its adherence is not only an work but besides an component of a fair democratic process.
In conclusion, participation in elections is simply a civic privilege, but besides a responsibility. By following the rules in force at the polling station and during the period of silence, we contribute to the smooth and fair conduct of the vote.
