In Hungary, almost 75 percent of eligible voters cast ballots by 5 PM

(Patria) - In today's parliamentary elections in Hungary, 74.23 percent of voters had cast their ballots by 5 PM, the country's election commission announced. Polling stations have closed.

The website of the National Election Office states that 7,527,742 voters were registered for today's vote, and that 54.41 percent had voted by 1 PM, while 66.01 percent had voted by 3 PM.

The main candidates in the elections, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of the Fidesz party and his opposition rival Péter Magyar of the TISZA party, reported earlier this morning that they had voted.

Orbán stated regarding the vote that "no patriot should stay home to protect Hungary's security".

Magyar stated that "it is very important for everyone to go out and convince every relative and friend to do the same".

"It is very important for everyone to go out and cast their vote, and it is at least equally important to convince every friend, relative, and acquaintance to do the same. Today we are writing Hungarian history, together with millions. To the polls and to victory! God bless Hungary!", Magyar wrote on the social network X.

Although both candidates claim that high turnout suits them, analysts believe that it leads to a sure and convincing victory for TISZA and Magyar.