First Israeli ballots cast as diplomats vote abroad from New Zealand to New York
Once cast and collected, the physical ballots will be transferred to Israel to be counted as a standard part of the upcoming elections.
The Jerusalem Post reports that Israeli diplomats have begun casting their ballots abroad for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections, which are scheduled for October 27, 2026. This program allows Israeli citizens to vote by absentee ballot, with 101 polling stations set up at 99 Israeli diplomatic missions around the world. About 4,800 Israelis are expected to use this program to vote, with the largest polling station located at Israel's New York Consulate, where 700 participants are anticipated.
The voting process will span 30 hours, starting in Wellington, New Zealand, and concluding in Los Angeles and San Francisco, USA. The physical ballots will then be transported back to Israel for counting as part of the standard election procedure.
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