The Democrats party announced Monday evening that Naama Lazimi won the No. 2 slot on its Knesset slate, following party leader Yair Golan. Some 97,000 of 112,376 registered members cast ballots in the digital primary, according to Times of Israel. Reform Rabbi Gilad Kariv came in third.
The Democrats party has finalized its primary results, with Naama Lazimi securing the No. 2 spot on the Knesset list, behind party chairman Yair Golan. The announcement Monday evening confirmed earlier reports that Lazimi had won the primary, but the exact slot and full turnout figures were not yet known. The party reported that 97,000 of 112,376 registered members voted in the digital primary, a turnout of about 86%. Reform Rabbi Gilad Kariv placed third.
This follows a rapid rise in party membership over the past month, from 75,000 in mid-June to over 112,000 by primary day. The Democrats, formed by a merger of Labor and Meretz, are positioning themselves as a broad left-wing alternative ahead of the October 27 general election. Party leader Yair Golan predicted the list would draw 'more than a million voters.'
The primary process was closely watched by both blocs, with analysts noting that the candidate slate could shape coalition dynamics. The party's full list is expected to be submitted by the September 7 deadline.
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