Origo, however noted, that despite Jobbik having 261 votes in advance, the votes given by Hungarian citizens abroad could still mathematically change the final result.

Jobbik leader Gábor Vona (pictured) termed the result of the elections as a “historical victory”, as the radical partyʼs candidate won for the first time as an individual in an electoral region. Vona said that there is not only a “government changing atmosphere” in Hungary, but there is also a “government changing power.” Vona said that “arrogance and corruption fell today [yesterday]” and that Hungarians are “fed up” with the current “system”.