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eppur_se_muova

(42,126 posts) Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:08 PM Apr 12

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

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.

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Hungarian polls close in 1hr (Noon CDT, 1300 EDT). The Independent is posting occasional updates. (Original Post) eppur_se_muova Apr 12 OP

75% voter turnout 2 hours before poll-close! AloeVera Apr 12 #1

Time to rid this world of fascists. Doodley Apr 12 #2

Any idea how soon the results will be known? Nt Fiendish Thingy Apr 12 #3

Can we trust the results? LeftInTX Apr 12 #4

If he loses - yes - otherwise lame54 Apr 12 #7

Yeah, I don't know. Johnny2X2X Apr 12 #9

. dalton99a Apr 12 #5

How closely does the challenger resemble Orban in policy? WarGamer Apr 12 #6

If only we were so lucky lame54 Apr 12 #8

There it is. BannonsLiver Apr 12 #10

Right on schedule! niyad Apr 12 #11

"Just asking questions." BannonsLiver Apr 12 #13

Exactly! niyad Apr 12 #19

Ukraine's Zelenskyy joins in congratulations for Magyar and Tisza muriel_volestrangler Apr 12 #21

You do not recall correctly. Torchlight Monday #22

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

Think "Jason and The Argonauts". BurnDoubt Apr 12 #14

Early results coming in. It is looking good blue-wave Apr 12 #15

With 21% counted, Tisza is currently projected to get 128 seats, Fidesz 62 and Mi Hazank 8 muriel_volestrangler Apr 12 #16

I think its finally over for orban SSJVegeta Apr 12 #17

46% reported, 135 - two seats over needed muriel_volestrangler Apr 12 #18

Looks like Orban conceded SSJVegeta Apr 12 #20

AloeVera

(4,323 posts)

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

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:22 PM

Apr 12

Already 10% higher than 2022!

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

Doodley

(11,985 posts)

2. Time to rid this world of fascists.

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:24 PM

Apr 12

Fiendish Thingy

(23,470 posts)

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

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:37 PM

Apr 12

LeftInTX

(34,554 posts)

4. Can we trust the results?

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:44 PM

Apr 12

lame54

(39,890 posts)

7. If he loses - yes - otherwise

Reply to LeftInTX (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:13 PM

Apr 12

Johnny2X2X

(24,316 posts)

9. Yeah, I don't know.

Reply to LeftInTX (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:22 PM

Apr 12

Today is probably the start of a long fight.

dalton99a

(94,726 posts)

5. .

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:47 PM

Apr 12

WarGamer

(18,744 posts)

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

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:12 PM

Apr 12

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

Kinda like Trump getting replaced by Vance.

lame54

(39,890 posts)

8. If only we were so lucky

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:14 PM

Apr 12

BannonsLiver

(20,711 posts)

10. There it is.

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:33 PM

Apr 12

niyad

(133,124 posts)

11. Right on schedule!

Reply to BannonsLiver (Reply #10)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 02:02 PM

Apr 12

BannonsLiver

(20,711 posts)

13. "Just asking questions."

Reply to niyad (Reply #11)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 02:16 PM

Apr 12

niyad

(133,124 posts)

19. Exactly!

Reply to BannonsLiver (Reply #13)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:21 PM

Apr 12

muriel_volestrangler

(106,361 posts)

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

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 05:45 PM

Apr 12

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.”

Torchlight

(6,922 posts)

22. You do not recall correctly.

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #6)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 08:45 AM

Monday

Good luck!

OGBuzz

(421 posts)

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

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 02:08 PM

Apr 12

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.