Likud Strongholds Show Mixed Voting Trends in 2026 Elections Compared to 2022
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In the 2026 elections, Likud strongholds showed mixed results compared to 2022, with some cities increasing support and others seeing a decline. Dimona and Beit She'an saw higher Likud percentages, while Kiryat Shmona and Or Akiva experienced drops. Despite population growth, overall support for the ruling party remained similar in many areas.
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- Likud's vote share varied across strongholds in the 2026 elections compared to 2022.
- Dimona saw an increase in Likud support from 50.9% in 2022 to 54.09% in 2026.
- Or Akiva experienced a significant drop in Likud votes, from 47.16% in 2022 to 38.93% in 2026.
- Kiryat Shmona showed a slight decrease in Likud's vote share.
- Eilat's Likud vote percentage rose, but the total number of votes decreased substantially.
- Data for Tirat Carmel and Or Yehuda was incomplete as of the report's publication.
An analysis of the 2026 election results in cities considered strongholds for the Likud party reveals varied voting patterns when compared to the 2022 elections. While the overall sentiment in these areas remained consistent, specific vote counts and percentages showed fluctuations across different municipalities.
In Dimona, the Likud's support increased from 50.9% (9,406 votes) in 2022 to 54.09% (966 votes) in 2026. Kiryat Shmona saw a slight decrease, with the Likud receiving 49.47% (5,569 votes) in 2022 and 47.81% (5,440 votes) in 2026. Beit She'an experienced a rise in support, from 47.86% (4,984 votes) in 2022 to 52.53% (2,868 votes) in 2026.
Or Akiva showed a significant drop in Likud votes, falling from 47.16% (5,130 votes) in 2022 to 38.93% (1,435 votes) in 2026. Eilat also saw a decrease in the Likud's share, from 43.66% (9,687 votes) in 2022 to 47.95% (105 votes) in 2026, though the percentage increased, the number of votes dropped drastically.
Other cities like Kiryat Ata, Ma'ale Adumim, Ofakim, and Sderot also showed decreases in the Likud's vote share or total votes cast for the party compared to 2022. In contrast, Tiberias saw an increase in Likud's vote share from 40.38% (9,105 votes) in 2022 to 41.75% (9,449 votes) in 2026. Beer Sheva maintained a similar percentage of support for the Likud, around 40.30% in 2022 and 40.60% in 2026, but the number of votes dropped significantly.
Data for Tirat Carmel and Or Yehuda was not yet available as of 6 AM on October 28, 2026. The article notes that despite population growth in these cities, the overall support for the ruling party remained largely consistent after the last term.
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