Record Voter Turnout in Rahat, Beersheba Below National Average
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Rahat, Israel's largest Bedouin city, achieved a record 72.2% voter turnout by 6 PM, surpassing its 2022 election numbers. Neighboring Bedouin towns like Lakia also reported high participation. Beersheba's turnout was 55.8%, below the national average, while other regional cities like Netivot and Arad reported figures between 59% and 66.5%.
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- Rahat recorded a record 72.2% voter turnout by 6 PM, significantly higher than in 2022.
- Lakia saw 75.1% voter turnout, the highest among the reported Bedouin communities.
- Beersheba's voter turnout was 55.8%, falling below the national average.
- Netivot reported 66.5% turnout, while Arad had nearly 59% and Yeruham 60%.
- Hura, Meitar, Omer, and Lehavim reported turnouts ranging from 62.8% to 67.5%.
The Bedouin city of Rahat, Israel's largest, has set a new record for voter turnout in the current elections, with 72.2% of eligible voters casting ballots by 6:00 PM. This figure significantly surpasses the 60.6% turnout recorded in Rahat during the 2022 Knesset elections, when Ra'am was the leading party. Other Bedouin communities also saw high participation: Lakia reported 75.1% turnout, Tel Sheva exceeded 65%, and Hura had 67.5%. Nearby Jewish communities reported lower, though still substantial, figures: Meitar at 66%, Omer at 66.7%, and Lehavim at 62.8%. In contrast, Beersheba recorded a turnout of 55.8%, falling below the national average. Other cities in the region also reported their figures: Netivot at 66.5%, Arad at nearly 59%, and Yeruham at 60%.
