Voters Shifting Blocs Ahead of Elections, Poll Reveals
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
A poll shows 9% of Israelis have switched political blocs since the 2022 elections, with 15% of opposition voters making the change compared to 6% of coalition voters. Only 30% of all respondents plan to vote for the same party, while 37% have moved within their bloc. Security is the top concern for coalition voters, while the cost of living leads for opposition voters. The survey of 1,110 adults was conducted by Kantar on October 21-22, 2026.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- 9% of Israelis switched political blocs since 2022, with 15% of opposition voters changing sides.
- Only 30% of all voters plan to vote for the same party as in the previous election.
- 62% of coalition voters are loyal to their party, versus only 11% of opposition voters.
- Security is the top concern for coalition voters, while cost of living leads for opposition voters.
- The poll surveyed 1,110 Israelis on October 21-22, 2026, with a 3% margin of error.
A new poll indicates significant voter movement in Israel's political landscape ahead of upcoming elections, with 9% of Israelis having switched political blocs since the 2022 elections. This shift is more pronounced among opposition voters, with 15% changing blocs compared to only 6% of coalition voters. Furthermore, within the blocs themselves, only 30% of respondents plan to vote for the same party as in the previous election. A substantial 37% have moved to a different party within their current bloc, while 7% remain undecided.
The poll highlights a stark difference in party loyalty between the two blocs. A majority of coalition voters (62%) intend to re-vote for their previous party, in sharp contrast to opposition voters, where only 11% express similar loyalty. Conversely, 60% of opposition voters have switched to another party within their bloc, compared to 37% of coalition voters.
These dynamics reflect changes in the political map since 2022, including the rise of parties like Yishai! led by Gadi Eisenkot and Be'ad led by Naftali Bennett. Voter priorities also differ by political camp. National and personal security, along with the ongoing war, are top concerns for 26% of all Israelis, followed by the cost of living and the economic situation at 23%.
Among coalition supporters, security leads at 37%, followed by Jewish identity (20%) and the judicial reform (16%). Opposition voters prioritize the cost of living (28%), followed by safeguarding democracy and the rule of law (18%), Haredi conscription (17%), and establishing an investigative committee for the October 7th massacre (16%). Despite these internal shifts, both blocs show high expected turnout, with 80% of coalition voters and 82% of opposition voters certain they will vote.
The survey was conducted by Kantar on October 21-22, 2026, polling 1,110 adults aged 18 and over representing Israel's adult population, including the Arab sector. The survey used online sampling with a maximum margin of error of 3%.
