Over 65,000 Israelis abroad estimated to travel to vote in 2026 elections, new Fly&Vote survey says
The results of the survey mark a clear jump from the previous estimate of 53,000 published at the start of October.
A recent Fly&Vote survey indicates that around 67,000 Israelis living abroad plan to travel to Israel in order to cast their ballots in the upcoming 2026 elections. This represents a significant increase from the initial estimate of 53,000 voters reported at the beginning of October. The Fly&Vote initiative, run by the AID Coalition, conducted the survey between October 12 and 21, with responses from approximately 23,000 Israelis residing outside the country.
Notably, 79.6% of those surveyed plan to travel to Israel, compared to only 14% who participated in the 2022 elections. However, the survey's findings should be taken with caution, as it is a voluntary poll and not a representative sample of all Israelis abroad. The majority of respondents, 48%, are coming from the United States, while 37% are from European nations, 5% from Canada, and 2% from Australia and New Zealand.
Overall, 70% of those surveyed attribute the decision to travel to Israel and vote to the initiative's activities, while a quarter say it has helped them gather information and prepare for their trip. Despite facing opposition from the Likud party, the Fly&Vote initiative has not altered its plans to assist Israelis in exercising their right to vote.
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