Turnout in Israel’s parliamentary election reached 74.3% by 8 p.m. local time on Tuesday, with more than 5.44 million voters casting ballots, election officials said. The Central Elections Committee said the figure exceeded the 70.6% total turnout in the 2022 election and was the highest recorded at that hour since tracking began.
WHO:Israel’s Central Elections Committee
WHAT:The committee reported that election turnout reached 74.3% by 8 p.m.
WHEN:Oct 27, 2026
WHERE:Israel
WHY:Reason not reported.
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