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Tisza Party Leads in Polls Ahead of April Election

3/4/2026

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The Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, leads in polls ahead of the April 12 election, with Zavecz Research showing Tisza at 50% among decided voters and Fidesz at 38%.
A Publicus Institute poll shows Tisza at 47% and Fidesz at 39%, while the far-right Our Homeland party is at 7%.
Despite Tisza's lead, Viktor Orban, the prime minister and leader of Fidesz, cites other polls suggesting potential victory, raising questions about their reliability.

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The Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, leads in polls ahead of the April 12 election, with Zavecz Research showing Tisza at 50% among decided voters and Fidesz at 38%.
A Publicus Institute poll shows Tisza at 47% and Fidesz at 39%, while the far-right Our Homeland party is at 7%.
Despite Tisza's lead, Viktor Orban, the prime minister and leader of Fidesz, cites other polls suggesting potential victory, raising questions about their reliability.