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Hungary Sets April 12, 2026, for Parliamentary Elections

1/13/2026

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Hungary will hold parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026.
President Tamás Sulyok announced the date.
The election must occur on a Sunday in April or May, and voters will receive registration notifications.
Candidates register with the National Election Committee, and Momentum will not participate.
Campaign starts February 21, 2026, posters are allowed, and Viktor Orbán (Fidesz) and Klára Dobrev (Democratic Coalition) lead, with Jobbik and MSZP planning lists.

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Story summary

Hungary will hold parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026.
President Tamás Sulyok announced the date.
The election must occur on a Sunday in April or May, and voters will receive registration notifications.
Candidates register with the National Election Committee, and Momentum will not participate.
Campaign starts February 21, 2026, posters are allowed, and Viktor Orbán (Fidesz) and Klára Dobrev (Democratic Coalition) lead, with Jobbik and MSZP planning lists.