Hungarian polls close in 1hr (Noon CDT, 1300 EDT). The Independent is posting occasional updates.

[eppur_se_muova]

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/hungary-elections-2026-live-updates-victor-orban-results-b2955998.html

Hope Orban gets what he deserves, and more.

[AloeVera]

1. 75% voter turnout 2 hours before poll-close!

Already 10% higher than 2022!

Good news imo. Polls indicated voter motivatation was much higher among the opposition.

[Doodley]

2. Time to rid this world of fascists.

[Fiendish Thingy]

3. Any idea how soon the results will be known? Nt

[LeftInTX]

4. Can we trust the results?

[lame54]

7. If he loses - yes - otherwise

[Johnny2X2X]

9. Yeah, I don't know.

Today is probably the start of a long fight.

[dalton99a]

5. .

[WarGamer]

6. How closely does the challenger resemble Orban in policy?

Former allies right? IIRC, still opposes support of Ukraine and is anti-immigration.

Kinda like Trump getting replaced by Vance.

[lame54]

8. If only we were so lucky

[BannonsLiver]

10. There it is.

[niyad]

11. Right on schedule!

[BannonsLiver]

13. "Just asking questions."

[niyad]

19. Exactly!

[muriel_volestrangler]

21. Ukraine's Zelenskyy joins in congratulations for Magyar and Tisza

In a post on X, he says:

“Congratulations to @magyarpeterMP and the TISZA party on their resounding victory. It is important when constructive approach prevails.

Ukraine has always sought good-neighbourly relations with everyone in Europe and we are ready to advance our cooperation with Hungary.

Europe and every European nation must get stronger, and millions of Europeans seek cooperation and stability.

We are ready for meetings and joint constructive work for the benefit of both nations, as well as peace, security, and stability in Europe.”

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/12/hungary-election-latest-results-viktor-orban-peter-magyar-fidesz-tisza-russia-europe-live-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-69dc074e8f08dd4830774efb#block-69dc074e8f08dd4830774efb

[OGBuzz]

12. Even if you get rid of one asshole, another one emerges.

Czech Republic recently elected a right wing populist billionaire and huge fan of Trump, Andrej Babis. He will continue to run interference inside NATO and the EU on behalf of Putin and Trump, even if Orban is gone.

[BurnDoubt]

14. Think "Jason and The Argonauts".

It's how Evil works.

[blue-wave]

15. Early results coming in. It is looking good

For Magyar. Give it a few more hours for more solid results.

[muriel_volestrangler]

16. With 21% counted, Tisza is currently projected to get 128 seats, Fidesz 62 and Mi Hazank 8

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/12/hungary-election-latest-results-viktor-orban-peter-magyar-fidesz-tisza-russia-europe-live-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-69dbe6dd8f08dd4830774e62#block-69dbe6dd8f08dd4830774e62

133 is needed for a 2/3 majority which allows constitutional changes (needed to roll back Fidesz fuckery_

[SSJVegeta]

17. I think its finally over for orban

About 40% reporting and tisza is one seat short of a 2/3rds majority

[muriel_volestrangler]

18. 46% reported, 135 - two seats over needed

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/12/hungary-election-latest-results-viktor-orban-peter-magyar-fidesz-tisza-russia-europe-live-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-69dbee218f08ff62487f8046#block-69dbee218f08ff62487f8046

Caveat to this - votes at embassies outside Hungary don't get counted for a few days, and I don't know how this projection is using them - those votes are thought to be strongly pro-Orbán.

[SSJVegeta]

20. Looks like Orban conceded

Yay!!