Elections Committee Finds No Irregularities After Review of 9,069 Ballots
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel's Central Elections Committee has concluded its review of the 26th Knesset election results, examining 9,069 polling stations and finding no significant irregularities affecting the vote's integrity. The extensive review, which involved over 250 lawyers, addressed inquiries from political factions and the public. The official election results will be submitted to President Isaac Herzog on Thursday, paving the way for government formation consultations.
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- The Central Elections Committee reviewed 9,069 polling stations for the 26th Knesset elections.
- No irregularities were found that would impact the election results or their integrity.
- The review included 75% of all regular polling stations, a significant increase from previous elections.
- Inquiries from political factions and the public were thoroughly investigated and addressed.
- The official election results will be submitted to President Isaac Herzog on Thursday.
- The committee's chairman, Judge Noam Sohlberg, called the review unprecedented in scope.
The Central Elections Committee announced on Wednesday that it has completed its review of the results for the 26th Knesset elections, finding no irregularities that would affect the integrity of the vote or alter the outcome. The comprehensive review involved examining protocols from 9,069 polling stations, representing approximately 75% of the total 12,018 regular polling stations. This represents a significant increase in scrutiny compared to the previous election, where 5,100 polling stations were reviewed.
The operation, which lasted six working days from October 28 to November 1, included in-depth examinations of voting materials and documentation where necessary. Approximately 250 public sector lawyers and committee staff conducted the checks across seven examination rooms and a command center operating in shifts. The committee received 2,452 inquiries from factions and candidate lists concerning 1,350 polling stations, all of which were investigated and corrected if needed. Additionally, 1,239 inquiries were received from the public regarding election integrity issues at 750 polling stations.
Polling stations for review were selected based on inquiries from parties and the public, reports received on election day, statistical analyses, and random sampling. A total of 350 polling stations underwent a thorough examination of voting materials. The committee's chairman, Judge Noam Sohlberg, stated that an unprecedented number of polling stations were meticulously examined, underscoring the committee's commitment to accurately reflecting the voters' will.
Acting Director-General Dean Livneh emphasized that every inquiry was thoroughly investigated, and necessary corrections were made transparently. He thanked the committee staff and legal professionals for their dedicated work in ensuring the accuracy of the results. The election results are set to be submitted to President Isaac Herzog on Thursday, after which they will be officially published. President Herzog is scheduled to begin consultations with the elected factions on Friday to assign the mandate for forming the next government.
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