Pollster Shlomo Filber Predicts Election Results Will Differ From Forecasts
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Pollster Shlomo Filber stated that election results will differ from his previous forecasts, causing a stir among those who believe he is anticipating a right-wing defeat. Voter turnout by 2 PM reached 44.9%, the highest for that hour since at least 1973. This contrasts with 38.9% turnout at the same time in the 2022 elections.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Pollster Shlomo Filber predicts election results will differ from his previous forecasts.
- Filber's statement has led to speculation about a potential right-wing electoral loss.
- Voter turnout by 2 PM reached 44.9%, the highest since at least 1973.
- Turnout at the same time in the 2022 elections was 38.9%.
- Filber had previously predicted a Netanyahu victory and over 60 seats for the right.
Pollster Shlomo Filber, who had consistently predicted Benjamin Netanyahu's victory and a bloc of over 60 seats for the right-wing in recent polls, stated on Channel 14 on Tuesday that "the results will certainly be different from the last poll we presented." His statement has led to celebrations among some who claim he is preparing for a significant right-wing loss and that his own predictions will be proven wrong. As of 2 PM on election day, 44.9% of eligible voters had cast their ballots, a higher turnout than the 38.9% recorded at the same time during the 2022 elections. This marks the highest turnout rate at this hour since at least 1973.
