Israel Begins Counting Special Ballots After Election Day
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Israel's Central Elections Committee began counting special "double-envelope" ballots early Thursday for voters unable to reach their designated polling stations. Results from over 11,700 regular polling stations are also being processed, with over 5.1 million voters participating. Partial results show the Likud party leading with 26 seats, and the current coalition holding 53 seats. The counting of these special ballots is a crucial step in finalizing the election outcome.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel's Central Elections Committee started counting special "double-envelope" ballots early Thursday.
- These ballots are for voters like soldiers, patients, prisoners, and those with disabilities.
- Results from 11,712 of 12,018 regular polling stations have been received.
- Over 5.1 million voters cast ballots at regular polling stations.
- Partial results show Likud leading with 26 seats.
- The current coalition holds 53 seats, while the opposition has 48.
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