The Central Elections Committee voted 19-11 on Sunday to approve the use of the Elector voter-turnout app, reversing the ban imposed by chair Justice Hanan Solberg, following the position of Likud legal adviser Ilan Bombach. The decision heads to the High Court on Wednesday.
The Central Elections Committee voted Sunday to approve the use of the Elector voter-turnout app on election day, overturning the ban imposed by committee chair Justice Hanan Solberg earlier this month. The vote was 19 in favor — siding with the position of Likud legal adviser Ilan Bombach — 11 against, and 3 abstentions. The decision will be reviewed by the High Court of Justice on Wednesday at 08:00.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the legal battle over the app, which allows political parties to track who has voted in order to target get-out-the-vote efforts. Critics argue it violates voter privacy; Likud maintains it prevents voter harassment by avoiding contact with those who already voted. The High Court's upcoming hearing will determine whether the app can be used in the upcoming elections.
3 developments
- DevelopingLikud MK Boaron proposes CEC-run mechanism to transmit voting data to all parties on election day
- DevelopingActing CEC director considers live broadcast of vote counting
- DevelopingNew transparency rules: Media, pollsters to submit election poll data to CEC within 24 hours starting Wednesday
- DevelopingSenior coalition official: Ban on voter reporting to party headquarters harms elderly, sick, disabled voters
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