Budapest, Hungary —
When Péter Magyar was growing up during Hungary’s democratic transition, he had a poster of Viktor Orbán pinned to his bedroom wall. At the time, Orbán was a liberal anti-communist who had famously demanded the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Hungary.
Now, Magyar is projected to end Orbán’s 16-year stint as Hungary’s prime minister.
The playing field for Sunday’s parliamentary vote was tilted against Magyar. Observers say Hungary’s heavily gerrymandered electoral system, coupled with a pro-government media landscape, have made Hungary’s elections free but not fair.
For many Hungarians, especially those who have grown up knowing…