Israel Sets September 3 Deadline for Voter Address Changes Ahead of 2026 Knesset Elections

The Israeli Ministry of Interior has announced key deadlines and services for voters ahead of the 26th Knesset elections scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Citizens must update their residential address by September 3, 2026, to be included in the voter registry and vote at their local polling station. Address changes approved by the Population and Immigration Authority by this date will be reflected in the registry. Updates can be made online at no cost.

The ministry provides multiple channels for voters to verify their registration and polling location, including a telephone hotline operating Sunday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, Amharic, and English. Additionally, a 24/7 self-service option is available via SMS and WhatsApp, and an online inquiry form is accessible. Preliminary polling station details are currently available but may change; final information will be published starting September 7, 2026, along with a dedicated online polling location finder.

Voters residing abroad who are not registered as residents in Israel’s population registry are not included in the voter list but can contact the Population and Immigration Authority for information. The ministry also notes that requests to correct voter details can be submitted until August 4, 2026. Contact details for the Population and Immigration Authority and additional election information are available on the Ministry of Interior’s website.