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Final Knesset Election Results Hinge on Remaining Votes
Vote counting for the 26th Knesset elections continues, with final seat allocations dependent on over 500,000 "double envelope" ballots. These votes, cast by individuals like soldiers and evacuees, are expected to be processed by Friday, October 30, and could shift one to two mandates.
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- 01Over 500,000 "double envelope" votes remain to be counted in the 26th Knesset elections.
- 02The final distribution of Knesset seats is expected to be determined by Friday, October 30.
- 03These ballots, used by soldiers and evacuees, could significantly alter seat allocations.
- 04A record 600,000-650,000 double envelope ballots are anticipated due to the war.
- 05Historically, these votes have favored Zionist parties over ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties.
- 06In 2022, double envelope votes shifted at least one mandate from the ultra-Orthodox to Yisrael Beiteinu.
The Central Election Committee anticipates a record number of these ballots due to the war, potentially impacting ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties.
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