Can Monika Piątkowska overturn Łukasz Gibała's lead in Krakow?

Voters across Krakow headed to the polls in a snap mayoral election following the recall of the former mayor in a local referendum.

Independent contender Łukasz Gibała took first place with 36.38 percent of the vote, while government-backed senator Monika Piątkowska followed with 29.91 percent.

Seeking multiple televised debates before the runoff, Monika Piątkowska argued, We should show the residents what proposals we have, what we agree on, and what we disagree on.

Łukasz Gibała countered by insisting on a single joint broadcast, explaining, We wanted all news television channels holding a broadcasting licence in Poland to be able to take part in it. Each of them has its supporters and everyone has the right to watch such a debate.