Israel Votes for 26th Knesset; Key Election Day Details Released
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel is holding elections on October 27, 2026, for the 26th Knesset, with over 7.3 million voters choosing from 36 parties. Polling stations opened at 7:00 AM nationwide, and initial turnout data will be released throughout the day. Free public transport is offered, and ballot counting begins after polls close at 10:00 PM. Official results are expected by November 4.
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- Over 7.3 million Israelis are voting on October 27, 2026, for the 26th Knesset.
- 12,018 polling stations are operational nationwide, with special accessibility measures.
- Voter turnout updates will be released every two hours starting at 11:00 AM.
- Free train and intercity bus travel is available for voters on election day.
- Exit polls are expected at 10:00 PM, with official results due November 4.
Israel is holding elections on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to determine the composition of the 26th Knesset. Over 7.3 million eligible voters are casting ballots for 120 parliamentary seats, with 36 parties competing. The Central Elections Committee has established 12,018 polling stations nationwide, staffed by approximately 100,000 employees. The infrastructure includes 6,209 accessible polling stations for individuals with disabilities, 3,621 of which are equipped with special apparatus. Most polling stations are open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with exceptions in smaller communities and specific institutions operating from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The Central Elections Committee will release initial voter turnout figures at 11:00 AM, with subsequent updates every two hours until 11:00 PM. Detailed statistics for individual polling stations will be available four times daily on the committee's interactive portal. Election day has been declared an official holiday, and free train and intercity bus travel (over 15 km) is available from 8:00 PM on October 26 until the end of service on election day. Diplomatic missions abroad have already completed their voting. Ballot counting will commence immediately after polls close at 10:00 PM. Preliminary exit polls are expected at 10:00 PM, with initial results to be announced overnight. The Central Elections Committee is scheduled to release the official verdict on November 4.
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