Record Number of First-Time Voters Set to Impact Israel's 2026 Knesset Elections
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First reported by Walla · 2 days ago
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Israel's 2026 Knesset elections will feature a historic surge of nearly 595,000 first-time voters aged 18-22, significantly impacting political dynamics. Jerusalem leads in new voter numbers, with the Haredi sector driving much of the growth. Socioeconomic factors influence voter renewal rates, and women slightly outnumber men among new voters. Political parties are using data analytics to target this influential group ahead of the October elections.
- 01Nearly 595,000 Israelis aged 18-22 will vote for the first time in the 2026 elections.
- 02Eligible voters will rise to 6.8 million, a 9.4% increase since 2022.
- 03Jerusalem has the highest number of new voters, about 60,000.
- 04Haredi sector contributes 105,000 new voters, nearly 16% of its electorate.
- 05Lower socioeconomic areas show higher rates of new voters, especially Haredi and Arab sectors.
- 06Women make up 50.9% of new voters, slightly outnumbering men.
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