2012 Polish People's Party leadership election

The 2012 Polish People's Party leadership election was held on 17 November 2012 at the 11th Polish People's Party Congress in Pruszków. Janusz Piechociński was elected as the party chairman, narrowly defeating incumbent Waldemar Pawlak by a margin of 17 votes.

2012 Polish People's Party leadership election
 2008
17 November 2012
2015 
 
Candidate Janusz Piechociński Waldemar Pawlak
Popular vote 547 530
Percentage 50.79% 49.21%

Chairman before election

Waldemar Pawlak

Elected Chairman

Janusz Piechociński

Election

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The election was held on 17 November 2012 at the 11th Polish People's Party Congress in Pruszków.[1] Incumbent chairman Waldemar Pawlak was defeated by challenger Janusz Piechociński, with Piechociński receiving the votes of 51% of delegates.[2] In the election for Head of the Supreme Council, incumbent Jarosław Kalinowski maintained his position by a margin of 3 votes, defeating Adam Jarubas, who received the endorsement of Piechociński.[3]

Results

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Party chairman

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Candidate Vote %
Janusz Piechociński Green tick 547 50.79
Waldemar Pawlak 530 49.21
Total votes 1077 100.00
Source: Forbes[2]

Head of the Supreme Council

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Candidate Vote %
Jarosław Kalinowski Green tick 486 50.15
Adam Jarubas 483 49.85
Total votes 969 100.00
Source: Polskie Radio Program I[3]

References

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  1. "Janusz Piechociński nowym prezesem PSL. Waldemar Pawlak: chcę odejść z rządu". Wirtualna Polska. 17 November 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Janusz Piechociński nowym szefem PSL". Forbes. 17 November 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Adam Jarubas: Piechociński powinien być w rządzie". Polskie Radio Program I. 21 November 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2025.