Orbán's Fidesz faces off against opposition Magyar’s Tisza in Hungary election

The Tisza party is currently leading in most polls. So far, voter turnout is at a record high of 74.23%.

Published: April 12, 2026 1:02pm

Updated: April 12, 2026 1:04pm

Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party is facing off against Péter Magyar’s centre-right opposition Tisza party on Sunday in the Hungary election.

The Fidesz party has been in power for 16 years in Hungary, according to Reuters. 

The Tisza party is currently leading in most polls. So far, voter turnout is at a record high of 74.23%, Reuters reported. The polls close at 7pm.

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