First results of Hungary’s parliamentary election released, Tisza party leads Orbán’s party

This is according to Ukrinform, citing Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

After 14.72% of the votes were counted, the opposition Tisza party is ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party.

Results from single-member constituencies will be counted first, followed by party-list votes. Postal voting results will be announced last.

As previously reported, observers noted no significant violations in the parliamentary elections as of 12:00.

Under Hungary’s electoral system, the majority of lawmakers – 106 out of 199 – are elected in single-member constituencies by simple majority. The remaining 93 seats are allocated among parties that pass the 5% threshold.

As Ukrinform reported, voter turnout reached 77.8% as of 18:30, or 5,856,515 voters.

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