Likud Primaries Partial Results Show Eli Cohen Leading Early Vote Count
After counting 11% of the ballots in the Likud party primaries ahead of the 2026 elections, Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen leads the race. The partial results were reported by journalists Moti Kastel, Avraham Hasson, and Mati Tuchfeld from various locations across Israel. Following Cohen, Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana holds second place, with Justice Minister Yariv Levin in third.
The top five is rounded out by Member of Knesset Ofir Katz in fourth and Transportation Minister Miri Regev in fifth. Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli is sixth, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar seventh, followed by Almog Cohen. Education Minister Yoav Kish and MK Moshe Saada complete the top ten.
The counting process is ongoing, with further updates expected as more ballots are tallied. The results provide an early indication of candidate standings within the party as it prepares for the upcoming national elections in 2026.
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