Polling stations have closed in Hungary’s parliamentary election, with vote counting under way after a tightly fought contest.
Polling stations closed in Hungary on April 12, 2026, after a parliamentary election widely seen as a major test for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
AP reported record turnout and said both Orbán’s camp and Péter Magyar’s Tisza party raised concerns about electoral violations during the vote.
Vote counting is now under way, with major outlets describing the contest as tightly fought. Official results have not yet been announced.
Hungary’s National Election Office had scheduled the parliamentary election for April 12 and published official guidance for voters and observers.
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