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Record 195,000 Israelis Apply to Be Polling Station Secretaries for 2026 Elections
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First reported by Calcalist · 3 hours ago
What happened
Israel's Central Elections Committee received a record 195,000 applications for polling station secretaries ahead of the 2026 elections, doubling previous numbers. Only about 35,000 candidates will advance after a strict selection process involving training and exams. The committee will soon open applications for 14,000 election integrity supervisors to ensure transparent voting.
- 01195,000 Israelis applied to be polling station secretaries for the 2026 elections, doubling previous records.
- 02Only about 35,000 candidates will pass the rigorous selection process including exams and interviews.
- 03Applicants showed high average scores on the initial screening test.
- 04Secretaries are responsible for managing voting and ensuring election integrity on election day.
- 05Applications for 14,000 paid election integrity supervisors open on August 19.
- 06Supervisors will work to prevent fraud and maintain transparency at polling stations nationwide.
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