Turnout in Israel’s elections reached 44.9% by 2 p.m. local time, with more than 3.29 million voters having cast ballots nationwide, an election commission official said. Israel’s election committee said the rate was the highest at that point in an election since 1973.
WHO:An Israeli election commission official and Israel’s election committee
WHAT:Reported that turnout in Israel’s elections reached 44.9% by 2 p.m., the highest at that point in an election since 1973.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 9:41 AM ET
WHERE:Israel
WHY:Reason not reported.
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