Election Numbers: 7.3 Million Voters, 450 Million Ballots, 100,000 Workers
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Israel's Central Elections Committee has released figures for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections, with 7.3 million eligible voters and 12,018 polling stations. Preparations involve printing 450 million ballots and employing up to 100,000 workers on election day. The election budget stands at NIS 690 million, aiming to ensure a fair and accessible voting process.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote in the 26th Knesset elections.
- The election infrastructure includes 12,018 polling stations and 18,000 ballot boxes.
- 450 million ballot papers are being printed, requiring 250 tons of paper.
- Up to 100,000 workers will be employed on election day.
- The budget for the 26th Knesset elections is NIS 690 million.
Ahead of election day, the Central Elections Committee has released comprehensive data detailing the extensive preparations. A total of 7,331,981 citizens are eligible to vote in the 26th Knesset elections. The election infrastructure includes 12,018 polling stations and 18,000 ballot boxes, with 6,209 stations designated as accessible, including 3,621 specially equipped ones.
To facilitate voter access, 660 intercity public transportation lines will be free on election day, encompassing all Israel Railways routes. The committee is preparing for a potential shift in voting methods, which could lead to a record number of ballots in double envelopes. Approximately 450 million ballot papers are being printed, with 11.5 million allocated for each party list, requiring 250 tons of paper. Following the elections, over 400 tons of paper and cardboard will be recycled.
The operational workforce for the elections is substantial, growing from 40 employees between elections to 1,200 during the campaign period, and peaking at around 100,000 workers on election day itself. A training program will instruct approximately 50,000 individuals in about 2,140 classrooms. Additionally, around 15,000 cameras are designated for election integrity supervisors.
The budget allocated for the 26th Knesset elections is NIS 690 million, covering the committee's preparations and election management. "All of this is part of the preparation for conducting a proper, accessible, and supervised election process, which will allow the public to exercise their right to vote, we are guarding your vote!" stated the committee.
