The Democrats Party will hold its primary election on July 20, pending final approval by the Central Elections Committee, according to N12's Dafna Liel. The party estimates more than 50 members will compete for spots on the slate.
The Democrats Party, led by MK Yair Golan, has set July 20 as the date for its primary to select the party's Knesset slate. The date is subject to final approval by the Central Elections Committee. According to N12's Dafna Liel, over 50 candidates are expected to run. The primary follows the party's earlier demand, reported by The Zioneer on June 16, for the Education Ministry portfolio as a condition for joining a coalition, and MK Naama Lazimi's declared intention to serve as education minister if the party secures the portfolio.
2 developments
- DevelopingDemocrats primary registration surpasses 112,000 ahead of July 20 vote
- DevelopingDemocrats Party says 51 candidates will run in primary, 85,000 members registered
- DevelopingNaama Lazimi wins No. 2 spot on Democrats party list after Yair Golan
- DevelopingYair Golan to Deri: Tell your grandchildren the enlistment order will arrive on October 28
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