Likud: Ballots from primary election in Be’er Ya’akov to be recounted
The Likud party announced that, following a decision by the party’s election committee, headed by retired Judge Menachem Ne’eman, ballots from the Likud primary election in Be’er Ya’akov will be recounted. “The results will be…
Assessment
The Likud party is recounting ballots from its primary in Be'er Ya'akov, a move that signals potential irregularities or a very tight race. The outcome will hinge on appeals heard Thursday. At stake is the credibility of the party's internal democratic process, which often sets the slate for national elections. Watch for whether the recount changes the declared winner.