1947 Polish Presidential Election
The communist ratification5 February 1947 · The Second Republic and after
Presidential elections were held in Poland on February 5th 1947, the last presidential elections until 1989. The president had to be elected by the newly formed Legislative Sejm among presented candidates.
Held by a legislature produced by a rigged election, under communist control.
President before
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Elected President
Bolesław Bierut
BD
Winning share
94.4%
Turnout
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The result
| Bolesław Bierut | BD–SP–PSL "NW" | 408 | 94.44% |
| Against | 24 | 24 | 5.56% |