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Voter Turnout: 2022 vs 2026
Comparison of voter turnout percentages at specific times during the election day.
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Record turnout in Hungary's pivotal vote - POLITICO
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Hungary election: Orban faces tight race in pivotal vote - DW.com
Skip next section Turnout climbs to 66%April 12, 2026Turnout climbs to 66%The turnout at Hungary's election has continued to surpass previous records. As of 2 p.m. local time (13:00 GMT), 66% of eligible voters had cast their ballots, compared to 52.7% at the same time during the last election. The figures, published by Hungary's National Election Office, show that 900,000 more votes have cast their ballots by afternoon compared to the 2022 election. Long queues were seen at several polling stations around Budapest. https://p.dw.com/p/5C3ZpSkip next section Turnout hits record 54% at noonApril 12, 2026Turnout hits record 54% at noonHungarians have been flocking to polling stations for the closely watched electionImage: Denes Erdos/AP Photo/picture allianceVoters in Hungary have been turning out in record numbers on Sunday morning. By 1 p.m. local time (12:00 GMT), more than half of the country's 7.5 million eligible voters had cast their ballots, according to Hungarian election authorities. Election data said turnout had reached 54.14%, which translates to more than 4 million voters. The last election, in 2022, saw just over 40% turnout at noon. https://p.dw.com/p/5C3HLSkip next section High turnout could spell trouble for Fidesz in crucial electionApril 12, 2026High turnout could spell trouble for Fidesz in crucial electionVoters have been turning out in high numbers so farImage: Denes Erdos/AP Photo/picture allianceWhile it's still early in the day, the first numbers indicate that today's election might be headed for a record turnout. By 11:00, just shy of 38% of voters had cast their ballots, including Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his challenger, Peter Magyar. This is significantly more than the previous record set in 2002 – the last time Fidesz lost. The high turnout reflects the election's high stakes for voters. That is especially true for those hoping for change after 16 years under Orban, who are feeling tense after months of unrelenting campaigning. David, a 35-year-old software developer and musician living in Budapest, told DW: "I'm going to cry either way. Tears of joy if things change, or tears of sorrow if this system remains." Viktor Orban's Fidesz party has also tried to mobilize its voters, with the prime minister holding a campaign-closing rally in Budapest on Saturday — traditionally an opposition stronghold. People at the event expressed hope Orban would win, and did not want to read too much into polls indicating a solid ...
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