IDF Voter Turnout Exceeds Previous Election By Midday
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
By 1:00 PM on October 27th, 48% of IDF soldiers had voted in the 26th Knesset elections, surpassing the 44.4% turnout at the same time in the 2022 elections. Voter turnout at 10:00 AM was 30%, up from 25.7% in 2022. The military has set up polling stations nationwide to ensure all personnel can vote. Final results will be announced after polls close.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- 48% of IDF soldiers voted by 1 PM on October 27th in the 26th Knesset elections.
- This year's midday turnout is 3.6 percentage points higher than in the 2022 elections.
- IDF voter turnout at 10 AM reached 30%, compared to 25.7% in 2022.
- Polling stations are located across Israel on bases and training camps.
- The IDF is ensuring all soldiers, including reservists, can exercise their right to vote.
As of 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27th, 48% of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers had cast their ballots in the 26th Knesset elections, according to the IDF's press service. This figure represents a 3.6 percentage point increase compared to the previous Knesset elections on November 1, 2022, when 44.4% of soldiers had voted by the same time. Earlier in the day, at 10:00 AM, army voter turnout stood at 30%, a notable rise from the 25.7% recorded at the same hour in 2022. The military has established numerous polling stations across Israel, including on bases, training camps, and forward positions, to facilitate voting for conscripts, career soldiers, and reservists, irrespective of their operational duties. Final turnout figures for the IDF are expected after polling stations close and votes are tallied.
