As the clock struck 18:30, a significant turnout was recorded in the latest elections. By this time, 5,856,515 voters out of a registered 7,527,742 had cast their votes, marking a participation rate of 77.80%. The polling stations closed at 19:00, but those who were already in line were still able to vote.
Record Participation Rates
The day saw a series of historical participation milestones achieved throughout the polling hours:
- 7:00 – 3.46%
- 9:00 – 16.89%
- 11:00 – 37.98%
- 13:00 – 54.14%
- 15:00 – 66.01%
- 17:00 – 74.23%
By 17:00, it was confirmed that this election day was historic, surpassing previous turnout records.
Comparative Turnout Data
This year’s voter turnout exceeded that of previous elections. In the 2022 parliamentary elections, the turnout by 18:30 was 67.80%, with a total of 8,215,304 registered voters. The European Parliament elections in 2024 saw a 56.09% turnout with 7,803,555 eligible voters. In comparison, the 2018 elections, which set a previous record, had a 68.13% turnout by 18:30, ultimately reaching a final rate of 70.22%.
Regional Turnout Breakdown
Voter turnout varied significantly across different regions. Here are the statistics from various counties:
| County | Turnout Rate |
|---|---|
| Bács-Kiskun | 75.71% |
| Baranya | 75.67% |
| Békés | 75.07% |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 71.92% |
| Csongrád-Csanád | 77.73% |
| Fejér | 79.32% |
| Győr-Moson-Sopron | 81.95% |
| Hajdú-Bihar | 74.81% |
| Heves | 76.66% |
| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | 73.99% |
| Komárom-Esztergom | 77.91% |
| Nógrád | 74.16% |
| Pest | 80.96% |
| Somogy | 75.87% |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 72.62% |
| Tolna | 75.86% |
| Vas | 81.56% |
| Veszprém | 79.86% |
| Zala | 79.22% |
Urban Voting Trends
In Budapest, the voter turnout was particularly high, with 80.96% of registered voters participating by 17:00. This surge in civic engagement signals a keen interest in the electoral process.
Following the closure of polling stations, updates on the vote counting process, party results, contested districts, and acquired mandates will be shared continuously.
For additional updates, follow El-Balad’s coverage of the ongoing election events.
