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Likud Primaries Reach Final Stage as Candidates Vie for National List and Reserved Seats

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First reported by Channel 13 · 14 hours ago

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The Likud party's primaries are in their final stage, with candidates competing for national list and reserved seats ahead of the 2026 Knesset elections. Voting will be held at physical polling stations nationwide, open to eligible party members who will select candidates for both the national list and their districts.

01Likud primaries enter final phase with intense competition for national list seats.
02Candidates also vie for reserved slots representing youth, minorities, immigrants, disabled, and women.
03Current ministers and Knesset members barred from running in reserved district seats, opening opportunities for newcomers.
04Voting occurs at physical Likud polling stations nationwide, requiring valid ID and party membership.
05Each voter selects 12 national list candidates and one district candidate, plus possible reserved category votes.
06The primaries shape Likud's candidate slate for the 2026 Knesset elections, balancing veteran and new candidates.

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