# Krakow mayoral election registration and candidate updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/krakow-mayoral-election-2026 > Updated: 2026-09-07T05:28:58.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 21. The registration process for Kraków’s extraordinary mayoral election has concluded. Following initial uncertainty, the municipal electoral commission has officially registered Łukasz Gibała, Michał Drewnicki (PiS), Monika Piątkowska (supported by KO and PSL), Jan Hoffman, and Aleksandra Owca (Partia Razem). The candidacies of Stanisław Kułacha and Marta Ratuszyńska were rejected due to insufficient signatures. In a recent setback for the Konfederacja party, candidate Bartosz Bocheńczak failed to register after the Municipal Electoral Commission identified over 2,000 errors in his submission, leaving him approximately 50 signatures short of the minimum requirement. In response, Konfederacja co-leader Sławomir Mentzen dismissed Bocheńczak from his role as Krakow district president and suspended local party officials, pending a party court review. Reports suggest internal conflicts between the Nowa Nadzieja and Ruch Narodowy factions may have contributed to the failure. Monika Piątkowska, whose candidacy is supported by MEP Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz and Secretary of State Katarzyna Lubnauer, has continued to outline her platform. Speaking at the Women’s Congress, she emphasized that leadership effectiveness is not gender-dependent and advocated for equal participation in decision-making. Her campaign remains focused on Kraków’s municipal debt, the need for long-term strategic planning, and economic uncertainty for young workers. Political dynamics remain complex as the Rozwój Plus association has declined to field its own candidate, instead conditioning support for Michał Drewnicki on specific local policy demands. Marianna Schreiber has also withdrawn from the race. The election is scheduled for September 27, 2026, with Stanisław Kracik performing mayoral duties in the interim. ## Claims - Early elections for the mayor of Krakow are scheduled for September 27, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Aleksander Miszalski was removed from office following a referendum on May 24. (single source) - The turnout for the referendum was 29.99 percent. (single source) - 171,581 residents voted to remove the mayor. (single source) - Stanisław Kracik is currently performing the duties of mayor. (single source) - The Municipal Electoral Commission for the Krakow mayoral election includes 16 members. (single source) - The first meeting of the Municipal Electoral Commission is scheduled for August 25, 2026. (single source) - Installation of election information boards in Krakow will continue until August 28. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Kraków mayoral election: Eight candidates registered Eight candidates have been registered for the Kraków mayoral election. Konfederacja's Bartosz Bocheńczak failed to qualify due to insufficient valid signatures, sparking internal party disciplinary actions. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konfederacja-leadership-dismissed-after-bocheczaks-krakw-candidacy-fails ### 2026-09-06: Monika Piątkowska targets Kraków mayoral office Senator Monika Piątkowska has announced her ambitions to run for Mayor of Kraków, receiving support from female political leaders who highlight her management and local government experience. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monika-pitkowska-targets-krakw-mayoral-office ### 2026-09-04: Łukasz Gibała registered for Kraków mayoral election Łukasz Gibała has been officially registered as a candidate for the extraordinary mayoral elections in Kraków after overcoming initial signature verification issues. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukasz-gibaa-registered-for-krakw-mayoral-election ### 2026-09-02: Kraków mayoral election: 12 candidates apply for office Twelve candidates have applied for the extraordinary mayoral election in Kraków. Four are officially registered, while the commission verifies others following signature disputes and political shifts. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukasz-gibaa-mobilizes-supporters-for-candidacy-registration-in-krakw ### 2026-08-31: Kraków mayoral candidates face signature registration issues Kraków mayoral candidates Łukasz Gibała and Monika Piątkowska face registration difficulties due to signature errors and formal disputes ahead of the September 27 extraordinary election. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krakw-mayoral-candidate-ukasz-gibaa-faces-signature-rejections ### 2026-08-28: Kraków prepares for early mayoral elections following president recall Kraków prepares for early mayoral elections on September 27 following the recall of Aleksander Miszalski. Łukasz Gibała leads in polls, but 25.2% of voters remain undecided. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krakw-prepares-for-early-mayoral-elections-following-president-recall ### 2026-08-24: Krakow mayoral elections scheduled for September 27, 2026 Krakow will hold early mayoral elections on September 27, 2026, following a referendum that removed Aleksander Miszalski from office. The Municipal Electoral Commission has been formed to oversee the process. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krakow-mayoral-elections-scheduled-for-september-27-2026 ### 2026-08-23: Kraków mayoral election: Candidates submit signatures for registration Candidates for Kraków's mayoral election are registering, with PiS's Michał Drewnicki submitting over 6,000 signatures. Other contenders include Łukasz Gibała and Monika Piątkowska. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krakw-mayoral-election-campaign-intensifies ### 2026-08-20: Donald Tusk pledges support for Kraków metro and tourist fee reforms Prime Minister Donald Tusk has pledged government support for Kraków's metro via a financial assembly and proposed that 100% of new tourist fees remain with local municipalities. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-tusk-pledges-support-for-krakw-metro-and-local-tourist-tax ### 2026-08-19: Monika Piątkowska unveils mayoral campaign program for Kraków Kraków mayoral candidate Monika Piątkowska unveiled her platform, focusing on debt reduction and metro construction, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk pledging his support. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monika-pitkowska-unveils-mayoral-campaign-program-for-krakw ### 2026-08-17: Kraków mayoral election: 24 committees registered Twenty-four committees have registered for the extraordinary mayoral elections in Kraków, scheduled for September 27, 2026, following the removal of Aleksander Miszalski. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krakw-prepares-information-boards-for-early-mayoral-elections ### 2026-08-16: Bartosz Bocheńczak intensifies Kraków mayoral campaign tour Bartosz Bocheńczak is campaigning across Kraków's districts, using direct meetings and local festivals to engage with residents about the city's future. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bartosz-bocheczak-intensifies-krakw-mayoral-campaign-tour ### 2026-08-15: Kraków mayoral race focuses on urban security and infrastructure Kraków mayoral candidates and civic leaders are prioritizing urban security, focusing on water supply resilience, food and military safety, and political cooperation ahead of upcoming elections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krakw-mayoral-race-focuses-on-urban-security-and-infrastructure ### 2026-08-13: Monika Piątkowska launches Kraków mayoral campaign Senator Monika Piątkowska has launched her campaign for the Kraków presidency, seeking to run as a candidate “above divisions” with the backing of Donald Tusk and Koalicja Obywatelska. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monika-pitkowska-launches-krakw-mayoral-campaign ### 2026-08-09: Kraków mayoral election campaign officially begins The mayoral election campaign in Kraków has officially begun, with candidates Łukasz Gibała, Michał Drewnicki, and Monika Piątkowska registering their respective electoral committees. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krakw-mayoral-election-campaign-officially-begins ### 2026-08-08: Jan Hoffman’s Krakow mayoral bid gains signatures as activist Piotr Kubiczek leads collection Piotr Kubiczek, former referendum activist, is collecting signatures for Jan Hoffman’s Krakow mayoral run, testing the campaign’s organisational strength. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jan-hoffmans-krakow-mayoral-bid-gains-signatures-as-activist-piotr-kubiczek-leads-collection ### 2026-08-05: Łukasz Gibała launches fourth bid for Krakow mayor in September election Łukasz Gibała announced his fourth run for Krakow mayor in the 27 September early election, pledging a civic, non‑partisan platform after the referendum ousted Aleksander Miszalski. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukasz-gibaa-launches-fourth-campaign-for-krakw-mayor ### 2026-07-18: Krakow mayoral candidates outline transport reforms and fiscal proposals Krakow mayoral hopefuls Bartosz Bocheńczak and Monika Piątkowska propose transparency, tech investment, tourism fees and a scaled‑back Clean Transport Zone funded by dedicated fees. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krakow-mayoral-candidates-outline-transport-reforms-and-fiscal-proposals ### 2026-07-15: Krakow mayoral race draws multiple party candidates and honor committee support Krakow's mayoral race features candidates from major parties and a high‑profile support committee, highlighting cost cuts and entrepreneurship amid national political tensions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krakow-mayoral-race-draws-multiple-party-candidates-and-honor-committee-support ### 2026-07-11: Independent candidates Banasi and Pietrzyk contest Krakow mayoral race Two independent candidates, Marian Banasi and Sławomir Pietrzyk, are running for Krakow mayor, each pledging to tackle the city’s >8 bn‑zloty debt and improve transport and air quality. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independent-candidates-banasi-and-pietrzyk-contest-krakow-mayoral-race ### 2026-06-12: Krakow mayoral race intensifies as Confederation challenges PiS candidate Early Krakow mayoral elections in September see Confederation's Sławomir Mentzen pitted against PiS's Michał Drewnicki after the removal of incumbent Aleksander Miszalski. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krakow-mayoral-race-intensifies-as-confederation-challenges-pis-candidate --- Cite as: Krakow mayoral election registration and candidate updates. 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