Parties confirmed for Hungary’s ballot as Fidesz and Tisza submit national lists Di Vora Matteo, 2026.03.07.2026.03.27. Several political parties will appear on the ballot in Hungary’s parliamentary election scheduled for 12 April 2026 after successfully submitting nationwide candidate lists required by election law. Among the confirmed parties are the governing alliance of Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Alliance and the Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP), as well as the opposition Tisza Party led by Péter Magyar. Hungary’s electoral system requires parties to field candidates in at least 71 single-member constituencies across at least 14 counties and Budapest in order to submit a national list. Those lists determine which candidates may receive mandates from the proportional seats in parliament. Hungary’s National Assembly has 199 seats, including 93 distributed from party lists and 106 elected in individual constituencies. Parties expected on the ballot According to election authorities and party announcements, several parties have registered national lists and will therefore appear on the ballot. These include the ruling Fidesz–KDNP alliance, the Tisza Party, the far-right Our Homeland Movement (Mi Hazánk), the satirical Hungarian Two-Tailed Dog Party (MKKP), and the Democratic Coalition. The election is widely seen as the most competitive contest faced by Orbán since returning to power in 2010, with the rapidly rising Tisza Party emerging as the main challenger to the governing coalition. Fidesz–KDNP national list The governing alliance has already submitted its nationwide list of candidates. The list is led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, followed by several senior figures of the governing parties. The first five candidates on the Fidesz–KDNP national list are: Viktor Orbán Zsolt Semjén László Kövér Kinga Gál Alexandra Szentkirályi The list, presented by the party leadership earlier this year, largely features experienced politicians and prominent government figures. Tisza Party national list The opposition Tisza Party has also submitted its nationwide list as it prepares for its first parliamentary election campaign. The first five names on the party’s list are: Péter Magyar Andrea Rost László Gajdos Ágnes Forsthoffer István Kapitány Party officials say the list combines political figures with professionals and public personalities from outside traditional party politics, reflecting the movement’s strategy of presenting itself as a new political force in Hungary. Campaign enters decisive phase With national lists submitted and parties confirmed on the ballot, Hungary’s election campaign is entering its final stage ahead of the April vote. The contest is expected to be closely watched both domestically and internationally, as Orbán seeks another term after more than a decade in power while Magyar’s Tisza Party attempts to convert its rapid rise in popularity into parliamentary representation. News
Several political parties will appear on the ballot in Hungary’s parliamentary election scheduled for 12 April 2026 after successfully submitting nationwide candidate lists required by election law. Among the confirmed parties are the governing alliance of Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Alliance and the Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP), as well as the opposition Tisza Party led by Péter Magyar. Hungary’s electoral system requires parties to field candidates in at least 71 single-member constituencies across at least 14 counties and Budapest in order to submit a national list. Those lists determine which candidates may receive mandates from the proportional seats in parliament. Hungary’s National Assembly has 199 seats, including 93 distributed from party lists and 106 elected in individual constituencies. Parties expected on the ballot According to election authorities and party announcements, several parties have registered national lists and will therefore appear on the ballot. These include the ruling Fidesz–KDNP alliance, the Tisza Party, the far-right Our Homeland Movement (Mi Hazánk), the satirical Hungarian Two-Tailed Dog Party (MKKP), and the Democratic Coalition. The election is widely seen as the most competitive contest faced by Orbán since returning to power in 2010, with the rapidly rising Tisza Party emerging as the main challenger to the governing coalition. Fidesz–KDNP national list The governing alliance has already submitted its nationwide list of candidates. The list is led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, followed by several senior figures of the governing parties. The first five candidates on the Fidesz–KDNP national list are: Viktor Orbán Zsolt Semjén László Kövér Kinga Gál Alexandra Szentkirályi The list, presented by the party leadership earlier this year, largely features experienced politicians and prominent government figures. Tisza Party national list The opposition Tisza Party has also submitted its nationwide list as it prepares for its first parliamentary election campaign. The first five names on the party’s list are: Péter Magyar Andrea Rost László Gajdos Ágnes Forsthoffer István Kapitány Party officials say the list combines political figures with professionals and public personalities from outside traditional party politics, reflecting the movement’s strategy of presenting itself as a new political force in Hungary. Campaign enters decisive phase With national lists submitted and parties confirmed on the ballot, Hungary’s election campaign is entering its final stage ahead of the April vote. The contest is expected to be closely watched both domestically and internationally, as Orbán seeks another term after more than a decade in power while Magyar’s Tisza Party attempts to convert its rapid rise in popularity into parliamentary representation.