Odd Election Results Reveal Votes for Withdrawn Candidates and Fringe Parties
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Benny Gantz, who withdrew from the 26th Knesset elections, surprisingly received three votes. Fringe parties also saw unusual vote counts, with "Sharshar" receiving 75 votes in Haifa and "Betach" getting 221 overall. Gantz announced his withdrawal citing poll numbers, while his former ally praised the decision.
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- Benny Gantz, who withdrew from the 26th Knesset elections, received three votes.
- The "Sharshar" party received 75 votes in Haifa and 43 in Jerusalem.
- The "Pirates" party garnered 408 votes nationwide.
- Semyon Grafman's "Betach" party received 221 votes.
- The "Garden of Eden" party received 105 votes in Aramshe.
Despite withdrawing from the Knesset elections prior to voting day, former IDF Chief of Staff and Defense Minister Benny Gantz received three votes in the 26th Knesset elections. These votes were cast in Nazareth, Nahariya, and the kibbutz Ein Harod (Ihud).
Gantz announced his withdrawal from the race a week before the elections, citing a lack of recovery in his poll numbers. At the time, he stated his intention to continue fighting for unity to prevent further disaster and protect Israel from internal and external challenges. His former ally and rival to Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yashar!" party, praised Gantz's decision as correct and responsible, acknowledging his long-standing contribution to Israel's security.
The elections also saw unusual results for several fringe parties. Eitan Shvili's "Sharshar" party, whose chairman was known for wearing a crown and robe, garnered 75 votes in Haifa, 43 in Jerusalem, 42 in Netanya, and 16 in Lod. The "Pirates" party received a total of 408 votes, with 43 from Haifa, 29 from Jerusalem, and 23 from Petah Tikva. Semyon Grafman's "Betach" party received 221 votes, including 29 from Haifa and 5 from Ashdod. The "Garden of Eden" party, presenting itself as a civil movement for life and hope, received 105 votes in Aramshe, 15 in Haifa, 10 in Netanya, and 4 in Ashdod.
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