New Report Aims to Shift Likud Primary Voting Toward Fact-Based Choices

With less than two weeks until tens of thousands of Likud members vote in the party primaries, a new initiative called the "City Headquarters 2026 Report" seeks to change how decisions are made. The 160-page document systematically compiles hundreds of documented achievements by Likud MKs and ministers during the current Knesset term. Suzy Dim, spokesperson for the City Headquarters, explained in an interview with Channel 7 that the report does not recommend whom to vote for but provides voters with factual data to base their choices on rather than impressions or political deals.

Dim emphasized that the report tracks legislative activity from day one of the term, including laws promoted, participation in debates, and initiatives led. The goal is to move away from voting based on backroom deals, flashy campaigns, or social media appearances, and instead focus on measurable parliamentary accomplishments. She noted that currently, most voters choose candidates based on deals or propaganda, with only a minority voting according to achievements.

The report defines "achievements" broadly but excludes symbolic actions or bills that did not advance beyond submission. One notable finding is that Justice Minister Yariv Levin ranked first in documented achievements, a result of his legislative activity rather than editorial choice. Dim highlighted that the top ten achievers are particularly important since voters select a full party list in the primaries.

Dim hopes the report will become a standard part of Israeli election culture, encouraging voters to prioritize actual parliamentary work over personal or social media impressions. She stated, "If the public is more impressed by photos of a minister cooking or lighting candles than by parliamentary work, the problem lies with us, the voters." The City Headquarters report is unique in systematically measuring MKs’ legislative performance over a full term, unlike other reports focusing on budgets or expenses.