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Warsaw's Mayor Race: Trzaskowski Edges Nawrocki, Runoff Ahead

5/21/2025

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In a closely contested race, Warsaw's liberal mayor, Rafal Trzaskowski, secured 31.36% of the vote, narrowly surpassing nationalist Karol Nawrocki at 29.54%. With a pivotal runoff set for June 1, both candidates must rally support from those who backed eliminated contenders, highlighting the growing far-right sentiments and the hurdles facing Donald Tusk's centrist government.

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In a closely contested race, Warsaw's liberal mayor, Rafal Trzaskowski, secured 31.36% of the vote, narrowly surpassing nationalist Karol Nawrocki at 29.54%. With a pivotal runoff set for June 1, both candidates must rally support from those who backed eliminated contenders, highlighting the growing far-right sentiments and the hurdles facing Donald Tusk's centrist government.