Election Numbers: Millions of Voters, Hundreds of Millions of Ballots for Knesset Vote
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Israel is preparing for the 26th Knesset elections with over 7.3 million eligible voters. The Central Elections Committee is printing approximately 450 million ballots and deploying nearly 100,000 staff on election day. The election budget stands at 690 million shekels, with free public transport offered to voters. Post-election, over 400 tons of paper will be recycled.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Over 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote in the upcoming 26th Knesset elections.
- Approximately 450 million ballots are being printed for the elections, using 250 tons of paper.
- Nearly 100,000 staff will be employed by the Central Elections Committee on election day.
- The budget for the 26th Knesset elections is set at 690 million shekels.
- Free public transportation will be available to voters on election day.
Israel is gearing up for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections, with 7,331,981 eligible voters set to cast their ballots on Tuesday. Two days before polls open, the Central Elections Committee has released key figures detailing the extensive preparations. These include the printing of approximately 450 million ballots, with about 11.5 million allocated for each party list, utilizing around 250 tons of paper. The election infrastructure will involve 12,018 polling stations and 18,000 ballot boxes nationwide, with 6,209 stations designated as accessible, including 3,621 specially equipped ones. The logistical operation is managed by 20 regional election committees. To facilitate voter access, free travel will be provided on 660 intercity public transport lines and all Israel Railways services on election day. The workforce swells dramatically for the event; the committee's usual staff of 40 expands to 1,200 during the election period, reaching nearly 100,000 employees on election day itself. A training program involves approximately 50,000 trainees in 2,140 classrooms. Additionally, around 15,000 cameras will be used by election integrity supervisors. The total budget for the 26th Knesset elections is 690 million shekels. Post-election, the committee will recycle over 400 tons of paper and cardboard.
