Record turnout as Hungarians go to the ballot box
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Hungarians are voting in a record turnout election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power. The election is being closely watched in Europe and beyond, with Orbán's government and party seen as examples of conservative, anti-globalist politics.
Hungarians are casting ballots in a consequential election. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, in power for 16 years, faces a challenge from Péter Magyar. Polls opened at 6am and closed at 7pm, with a record turnout of over 74% after 11 hours. Orbán has frustrated EU efforts to support Ukraine and cultivated ties with Russia. Magyar campaigned on issues like public health care and corruption. The election's outcome is closely watched in Europe and beyond.
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