Szavazatszám

Szavazatszám is a Hungarian term meaning “vote count” or “the number of votes.” It denotes the tally of votes received by a candidate, a party list, or an option in an election or referendum. Depending on context, szavazatszám may refer to the number of valid votes, the total ballots cast, or both, as definitions vary in reporting.

The szavazatszám is a central metric for determining outcomes. In single-member districts, the candidate with the largest szavazatszám wins the seat. In proportional representation, the szavazatszám for each party or list is used to allocate seats according to a method specified by law or regulation. The overall turnout and the distribution of szavazatszám are often presented together to describe the result.

Counting typically begins at polling stations and culminates in provisional tallies, then final certification by the election authority after any verification or audit. Results are broken down by district and polling station, and by candidate or party. The distinction between valid szavazatszám and invalid or spoiled ballots affects interpretation of thresholds and turnout.

The term is widely used in Hungarian electoral discourse and statistics and is essential for understanding any election result in Hungary.