Photos of young Hungarian voters who helped end Prime Minister Orbán’s grip on power

Photos of young Hungarian voters who helped end Prime Minister Orbán’s grip on power

Many young Hungarians voted to end Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ’s 16-year grip on power in a bombshell election outcome Sunday. After helping to usher in Péter Magyar’s Tisza party, the young shared some poignant messages.

Eszter Kulisek M., 24, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Eszter Kulisek M., 24, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Eszter Kulisek M., 24, poses for a portrait backdropped by Parliament in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Eszter Kulisek M., 24, poses for a portrait backdropped by Parliament in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Eszter Tovai, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Eszter Tovai, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Eszter Tovai, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Eszter Tovai, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Patrik Gal, 23, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Patrik Gal, 23, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Patrik Gal, 23, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Patrik Gal, 23, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Mira Nagy, 19, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Mira Nagy, 19, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Mira Nagy, 19, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Mira Nagy, 19, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Gusztav Komaromy, 22, poses for a portrait as he smokes a cigarette in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Gusztav Komaromy, 22, poses for a portrait as he smokes a cigarette in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Gusztav Komaromy, 22, poses for a portrait as he smokes a cigarette in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Gusztav Komaromy, 22, poses for a portrait as he smokes a cigarette in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Vincent Nelson, 20, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Vincent Nelson, 20, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Vincent Nelson, 20, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Vincent Nelson, 20, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Dori Szaday, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Dori Szaday, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Dori Szaday, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Dori Szaday, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Jakab Szilagyi-Trefas, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Jakab Szilagyi-Trefas, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Jakab Szilagyi-Trefas, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Jakab Szilagyi-Trefas, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Sara Karpati, 21, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Sara Karpati, 21, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Sara Karpati, 21, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Sara Karpati, 21, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Andrea Anna Hajdu, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Andrea Anna Hajdu, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Andrea Anna Hajdu, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Andrea Anna Hajdu, 22, poses for a portrait in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)