With 85,000 Registered Members: These Are the 51 Candidates in the Democrats' Primaries
The "Democrats" party revealed the 51 candidates in the primaries to be held on July 20, after reaching 85,000 registered members. The party emphasizes: "A transparent and open alternative."
Assessment
A newly formed Israeli political party, The Democrats, is holding primaries on July 20 with 51 candidates, after signing up 85,000 members. The party is positioning itself as a transparent and open alternative. The number of registrants will be watched as a measure of whether this new faction can build a meaningful grassroots base to challenge established parties.