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The article contains an analysis of Polish law regulations in the field of unpaid leave granted to candidates for the duration of the election campaign. The conducted analysis of Polish solutions regarding leave for the duration of the election campaign shows that it is imprecise, inconsistent and dispersed over many acts. Therefore, it is necessary to postulate that this issue should be regulated in the election code, preferably in the chapter concerning the election campaign. This regulation should include such issues as: the deadline for submitting an application for unpaid leave, the circumstance that triggers this obligation, as well as the date until which the unpaid leave lasts. Consideration should also be given to introducing a general right for all employees, not only in public office, to unpaid leave for the duration of the election campaign. This would ensure equal opportunities for these candidates with those holding public office who are entitled (or even obliged) to take such a leave.