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Hungarian Voters End Viktor Orbán's 16-Year Rule in Election Defeat
Péter Magyar's Tisza party secured a strong mandate in Hungary's parliamentary election, defeating Viktor Orbán's Fidesz with preliminary results showing 138 seats to Fidesz's 55. The election saw a 79.5% voter turnout, the highest in democratic Hungary's history. Orbán congratulated Magyar on the victory.
Apr 13, 7:03 AM·1m read2 sources
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Victory for Péter Magyar Hungarian voters ousted Viktor Orbán in the parliamentary election, ending his 16-year rule.
Péter Magyar, a 45-year-old former party insider, defeated Orbán, with his Tisza party on course for 138 seats based on preliminary results from more than 98% of counted votes. Fidesz received 55 seats, while Our Homeland gained six seats. Voter turnout reached 79.5%, the highest in democratic Hungary's history.
Orbán is an ally of Trump and Putin. JD Vance made a two-day visit to Hungary last week to support Orbán's campaign.
The preliminary results indicate Tisza's dominant position in parliament.
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