Election Committee Deputy Chair Cites Delays in Right-Wing Strongholds
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Deputy Chairman of the Election Committee, MK Erez Malul, alleged deliberate voting delays in right-wing and Haredi strongholds, citing numerous public complaints. The Central Election Committee convened and issued immediate procedural clarifications to polling station secretaries to prevent congestion and ensure efficient voting. New rules address expired IDs, voter flow, envelope signing, and priority for voters with disabilities.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Election Committee Deputy Chairman Erez Malul alleged deliberate voting delays in right-wing and Haredi areas.
- Malul's office received numerous complaints about polling station secretaries intentionally slowing down voting.
- The Central Election Committee convened to address the alleged delays and issued new procedural guidelines.
- The updated procedures aim to prevent congestion and ensure a smooth voting process for all citizens.
- New rules clarify handling of expired IDs, voter flow, envelope signing, and priority for disabled voters.
Deputy Chairman of the Election Committee, MK Erez Malul, stated on Tuesday that there are deliberate delays in voting in areas considered strongholds of right-wing and Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) voters. Malul, who is affiliated with the Shas party, claimed his office has received numerous complaints from across the country alleging that polling station secretaries have been instructed to slow down the voting process. He emphasized the importance of election integrity and the right to vote as cornerstones of democracy, urging the public to report any issues.
In response to Malul's urgent appeal, the Central Election Committee convened and decided on immediate clarification of procedures for all polling station secretaries. The new guidelines aim to prevent unnecessary congestion at polling stations and streamline the voting process, ensuring every citizen can exercise their democratic right easily and without delay.
Among the clarified procedures, it was stressed that voters with expired identity cards should not be delayed, provided their photograph is clear, and they should be allowed to vote fully. Additionally, a continuous flow of voters is to be maintained, allowing the next voter to approach the voting booth while the previous one concludes their interaction with the secretary. The signing of envelopes is also to be performed efficiently to prevent bottlenecks. Furthermore, it is strictly forbidden to delay voters with disabilities; they must be given immediate priority and allowed to enter the voting room with an escort, as stipulated by law.
