Record Turnout in Knesset Elections Exceeds 2022 and 1973 Levels
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Voter turnout for the 26th Knesset elections reached 74.3% by 8:00 PM, the highest in 38 years, surpassing 2022 and 1973 levels. The absolute number of voters increased by about 12% from the previous election. Voting concludes at 10:00 PM, followed by exit polls.
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- Voter turnout for the 26th Knesset elections reached 74.3% by 8:00 PM.
- This turnout is the highest recorded by 8:00 PM in 38 years.
- Turnout exceeded the 66.3% recorded in the 2022 elections.
- The absolute number of voters increased by approximately 12% compared to the previous election.
- Voting is set to conclude at 10:00 PM, with exit polls to follow.
As of 8:00 PM, voter turnout for the 26th Knesset elections reached 74.3%, according to Din Livne, Acting Director-General of the Central Elections Committee. This marks the highest turnout by 8:00 PM in 38 years. For comparison, 66.3% of voters had cast their ballots by the same time in the 2022 elections, and 73.4% in 1973. The only time turnout was higher by 8:00 PM was in 1988, when it reached 75.6%. Livne also stated that the absolute number of voters increased by approximately 12% compared to the previous elections. Voting at most polling stations is scheduled to conclude at 10:00 PM, after which television channels are expected to release exit poll results.
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