Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his ballot in the Likud party's primary elections Monday at 107 polling stations nationwide. Turnout stands at 26.44%, up about 1.4% from the 2022 primary, according to party figures.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his ballot in the Likud primary on Monday evening, as party officials reported a 26.44% turnout among eligible voters across 107 polling stations — an increase of about 1.4 percentage points from the 2022 primary. The prime minister's vote marked a key moment in a voting day that saw steady participation throughout.
The day's voting unfolded in stages. As The Zioneer reported throughout Monday, turnout rose from 6.1% by 11:30 (8,696 voters) to 14,307 by 12:24. By 13:30, turnout reached 15% with 21,284 voters, and climbed to 19% by 14:35 (26,000 votes). It continued to 22.5% by 15:26 (32,005 votes) and hit 26.44% by 16:34, with more than 37,000 members having cast ballots by 16:48 — each update relayed by party data.
The primary comes as Likud prepares for the October 27 general election. As The Zioneer reported on June 24, a Kan 11 poll showed the pro-Netanyahu bloc at 53 seats, while a July 25 Filber survey indicated that four mandates' worth of 2022 Likud voters had shifted to other parties, with three or more returning. Likud has led in recent polls, including a Channel 14 survey showing 33 seats, but faces a competitive race with Yashar and other parties.
Voting at the 107 stations continues until 22:00. Final turnout figures and results will be published after the polls close.
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