The Democrats party's primary election saw 50,000 voters within the first two and a half hours, representing a 43% turnout rate, according to N12's Amit Segal. The primary is being held today for the party's Knesset slate.
The Democrats party's primary election for its Knesset slate has reached 50,000 votes cast within the first two and a half hours of voting, a 43% turnout rate, according to N12's Amit Segal. The figure was reported around 11:30 Jerusalem, after polls opened at 9:00 as scheduled. The party previously reported 112,000 registered members, making the early turnout a significant indicator of engagement.
As The Zioneer reported at 08:01 Jerusalem, party leader Yair Golan said the list would determine the party's ability to restore hope, and the primary opened with 112,000 eligible voters. Earlier coverage, on June 28, noted 85,000 members; by July 10, the party announced 100,000 registrations, and on July 14, it surpassed 112,000. The evolution of membership numbers has been tracked by The Zioneer through multiple reports.
The primary features 51 candidates, including former Labor, Meretz, and independent figures. Secure digital voting runs until 19:00, with results to be announced at the party's campaign launch event at 20:00, as previously reported by The Zioneer at 08:01 Jerusalem.
Final turnout and the composition of the slate remain to be determined. Voting is ongoing, and the 43% figure reflects only the first 2.5 hours; the overall turnout will be known after polls close at 19:00.
17 developments
- DevelopingDemocrats Party says 51 candidates will run in primary, 85,000 members registered
- DevelopingDemocrats primary registration surpasses 112,000 ahead of July 20 vote
- DevelopingDemocrats, Religious Zionists, Likud set primary dates; general election on October 27
- StrongLikely Democratic primary winner in D.C. draws comparisons to Maimane, signals clash with Trump
Source and signal
- Internal intake