wyborców

Wyborców is the genitive plural form of wyborca, the Polish word for a voter. The term is used in Polish to refer to the group of individuals who have the right to vote in elections. The word itself derives from the verb wybrać, meaning “to choose,” reflecting the voter's role in selecting representatives or deciding on political questions.

In Poland, the electorate typically consists of citizens who are 18 years old or older on election day and who are registered on the electoral list. The size and composition of the wyborców shape election outcomes, as turnout and the demographic profile of voters influence the distribution of seats and public policy priorities. Voter registration is managed by local authorities and the national electoral registry, and eligible voters can verify their registration and locate their polling place ahead of an election.

On election day, eligible voters visit polling stations to cast their ballots, after their identity and eligibility are confirmed by election officials. Some elections also provide forms of absentee or overseas voting for eligible voters who cannot be present in person. Beyond technical procedures, the concept of wyborców is central to discussions of representation, legitimacy, and the quality of democracy. Analyses of voting behavior often examine how preferences among the wyborców vary by age, region, education, and other factors, as well as how mobilization efforts target different segments of the electorate.