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Voter Turnout Gap Could Sway Election Results, Expert Says
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Professor Asher Cohen stated that a voter turnout gap between left-wing and right-wing strongholds could determine election results, potentially affecting three to five Knesset seats. He cited the 2022 elections where narrowing this gap was crucial for victory. Cohen noted that modern campaigns focus on increasing turnout among identified supporters, and the reduction of these historical gaps will be a key post-election metric.
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- Voter turnout gaps between left-wing and right-wing strongholds can determine election results.
- A 7-10 percentage point turnout gap could shift three to five Knesset seats.
- The 2022 elections saw a crucial narrowing of the turnout gap in Likud strongholds.
- Modern campaigns focus on increasing turnout among identified supporters.
- High turnout is consistently seen in religious and Haredi polling stations.
- Socioeconomic status and political involvement influence voter participation.
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