MK Karin Elharar (Yesh Atid) said Wednesday she voted against the elections bill for the 26th Knesset because the coalition refused to allow polling stations in non-care nursing homes. Speaking during the Constitution Committee debate, she called the current term 'a nightmare' and said the bill fails to provide 'accessible and pure elections' for all citizens.
MK Karin Elharar (Yesh Atid) on Wednesday explained her vote against the elections bill for the 26th Knesset, citing the coalition's refusal to place polling stations in non-care nursing homes. Speaking in the Knesset Constitution Committee, she said the bill fails to uphold 'accessible and pure elections' and called the current term 'a nightmare.'
The issue of nursing home voting has been a recurring flashpoint in the election bill process. The Zioneer reported on July 3 that the government decided against placing booths in nursing homes while retaining them in prisons. On July 8, the coalition pushed the bill through a first reading without opposition support, blocking a proposal by MK Gilad Kariv to allow nursing home voting. On July 14, Kariv warned that if the issue is not resolved, the matter would be taken to court. The Constitution Committee also rejected remote voting for non-care facility residents on July 1.
Elharar's vote marks the latest opposition to the bill over the nursing home issue, which has drawn criticism from multiple MKs. The bill is expected to face further debate as it moves toward final approval.
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