Huge queues and record turnout in Hungarian elections
The elections in Hungary are becoming unprecedented in terms of voter activity. According to data at 13:00 (14:00 Minsk time), turnout was 54.14%, meaning more than 4 million people have already voted. This figure resembles an electoral explosion.
People queue at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Hungary in Budapest, April 12, 2026. Photo: AP Photo / Denes Erdos
For comparison, in the previous elections in 2022, turnout at this hour was 40.01%, with the highest being in 2018 — 42.32%.
Analysts note that even during the traditionally quiet lunch hour, the flow of people at polling stations does not decrease.
Queues worldwide
High activity is observed not only within the country but also at foreign polling stations, where Hungarians are lining up in multi-hour queues.
On social media — many photos of queues.
Malaga. Photo: Telex
Copenhagen. Photo: Telex
Munich. Photo: Telex
Oslo. Photo: Telex