The survey, commissioned by Partizán, shows that Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party has 41% support, just above Fidesz’s 40%, though the difference falls within the margin of error. The survey was conducted between October 9 and 15, polling 1,000 respondents through an online questionnaire distributed via SMS. The sample is representative, but the results have a potential error margin of ±3 percentage points, with even greater variation possible when analyzing subgroups.
Among the general population, Fidesz maintains a slight advantage, with 29% support compared to 26% for the Tisza Party. The only other party to clear the 5% threshold is Mi Hazánk, while the satirical Hungarian Two-Tailed Dog Party (MKKP) and the Democratic Coalition (DK) each hold 3%. Momentum and Jobbik are at 2%, while 28% of respondents identified as undecided or non-partisan.
The survey also reveals a stark difference in voter sentiment. While 84% of Fidesz supporters believe the country is heading in the right direction, only 2% of Tisza Party voters share that view, with 98% expressing dissatisfaction. Overall, 29% of respondents believe Hungary is on the right track, while the majority perceive the direction as negative.
The study also examined party preferences across different age groups. Fidesz remains most popular among voters aged 65 and above, with 46% supporting the party compared to just 13% for the Tisza Party, while 27% remain undecided. Support for Fidesz declines with younger demographics, while the Tisza Party gains momentum among them. In the 18-29 age group, 41% back the Tisza Party, while only 12% support Fidesz. The highest proportion of undecided voters (30%) is found among those aged 30-39.
A recent survey by Závecz Research, published about a week and a half ago, indicated similar trends, showing Fidesz’s support at 39% among likely voters, while the Tisza Party had risen to 35%.
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