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Young, female voters were the key to defeating populists in Poland's election – providing a blueprint to reverse democracy's decline

  • Written by Patrice McMahon, Professor of Political Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Young, female voters were the key to defeating populists in Poland's election – providing a blueprint to reverse democracy's declineDonald Tusk looks set to lead the governing coalition, in large part thanks to female voters.Omar Marques/Getty Images

The results of Poland’s parliamentary elections held on Oct. 15, 2023, have been lauded as a blow against populism – and they may also hold important lessons for reversing democracy’s decline.

In the vote, the...

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