Israel's Knesset Election Turnout Highest Since 1973
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Voter turnout for Israel's 26th Knesset elections reached 55.7% by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27, with approximately 4.8 million people voting. This marks the highest turnout since 1973 and is 8.2 percentage points higher than the previous election. The Central Elections Committee reported the figures, noting a continuous increase in participation throughout the day.
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- Voter turnout for Israel's 26th Knesset elections reached 55.7% by 4:00 PM on October 27.
- This turnout is the highest recorded in Israel since 1973.
- Approximately 4.8 million eligible voters had cast their ballots by 4:00 PM.
- The current turnout is 8.2 percentage points higher than the 2022 Knesset elections.
- Turnout figures showed a steady increase throughout election day.
As of 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27, voter turnout for the 26th Knesset elections reached 55.7%, with approximately 4.8 million eligible voters casting their ballots. This figure represents a significant increase compared to the previous Knesset elections held on November 1, 2022, when turnout by the same hour was 47.5%. The current turnout is 8.2 percentage points higher than the 2022 elections.
Dean Livne, the Acting Director-General of the Central Elections Committee, announced the latest figures. He highlighted that this level of participation is the highest recorded since 1973. Earlier in the day, turnout was reported at 16.68% by 10:00 AM, 31.5% by 12:00 PM, and 44.9% by 2:00 PM. The gap in turnout compared to the 2022 elections has continued to widen throughout the day.
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