Central Elections Committee Estimates 430,000-480,000 Double Envelopes

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The Central Elections Committee estimates between 430,000 and 480,000 "double envelopes" were cast in the 26th Knesset elections. These votes, including those from soldiers and citizens abroad, are still being processed. The final count could impact the distribution of parliamentary seats, especially for parties near the electoral threshold.

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Central Elections Committee estimates 430,000-480,000 double envelopes in 26th Knesset elections.
Double envelopes include votes from soldiers, envoys abroad, and prisoners.
The committee stressed the estimate is preliminary and subject to change.
The ongoing count of these votes is critical for final mandate distribution.
The final tally could significantly affect parties near the electoral threshold.

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The Central Elections Committee has released an updated estimate for the number of "double envelopes" in the 26th Knesset elections, which include votes from soldiers, envoys abroad, and prisoners. The committee estimates this number to be between 430,000 and 480,000.

In an official statement, the committee emphasized that this is a preliminary estimate and may change as the process of receiving and processing these envelopes continues. The work of absorbing the envelopes is ongoing and not yet fully complete.

The counting of these double envelopes is a critical stage in every election, as these votes have the potential to alter the final distribution of mandates among the parties, particularly impacting those close to the electoral threshold. The committee concluded its statement with a message to the public, "We are guarding your vote!", to underscore its commitment to election integrity.