The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/votes/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png votes | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/votes/ 32 32 Boxing the ballot: Behind the planning of Israel’s largest-ever election https://www.timesofisrael.com/boxing-the-ballot-behind-the-planning-of-israels-largest-ever-election/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 04:00:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2032015 As politicians traverse the country wooing voters, intense preparations are underway to ensure every citizen can participate in the democratic process

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]]> Chaos in Knesset as fragile coalition loses first votes since elections averted https://www.timesofisrael.com/chaos-in-knesset-as-fragile-coalition-loses-first-votes-since-elections-averted/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:50:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1965045 Reduced to single-seat majority, coalition boycotts no-confidence motions; opposition trick shoots down law bill, causing all further votes to be postponed

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]]> 100 years ago in NY, suffrage movement pitted Jewish sisters against each other https://www.timesofisrael.com/100-years-ago-in-ny-suffrage-movement-pitted-jewish-sisters-against-each-other/ Wed, 08 Nov 2017 17:17:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1726027 Daughters of the American Revolution, suffrage leader Maud Nathan and Barnard-founder Annie Nathan Meyer were early feminists, with very different stances on how to reach equality

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]]> Voting in Palm Beach mosque aborted over anti-Islamic backlash https://www.timesofisrael.com/voting-in-palm-springs-mosques-nixed-over-anti-islamic-backlash/ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 23:07:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1427025 Many residents refuse to cast votes at Muslim shrine; polling at churches and synagogues to go forward

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]]> Duterte claims Philippine presidency, vows crime crackdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/duterte-claims-philippine-presidency-vows-crime-crackdown/ Tue, 10 May 2016 15:18:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1389646 With a record of outrageous statements, incoming leader rises to power by invoking outrage at crime and drugs

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]]> A behind-the-scenes peek into Election Day planning https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-behind-the-scenes-peek-into-election-day-planning/ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 04:40:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1142960 How Central Elections Committee workers prepare 11,500 blue ballot boxes for polling stations across the country

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]]> Despite inflamatory pro-BDS speech, British MP says he supports Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-inflamatory-pro-bds-speech-british-mp-says-he-supports-israel/ Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:11:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1094934 Conservative Alan Duncan explains why settlement support is 'a form of extremism' akin to racism, sexism, homophobia, and anti-Semitism

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]]> Tel Aviv voters are slow to the polls https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-voters-are-slow-to-the-polls/ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:01:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=721010 In 'The Bubble,' local election day is business as usual, with cafes packed and voters scarce

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]]> Final vote tally gives Kadima reprieve, Jewish Home a 12th seat https://www.timesofisrael.com/final-vote-tally-gives-kadima-reprieve-jewish-home-12th-seat/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:26:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=353346 Arab party Ra'am-Ta'al drops to four seats as last ballots counted, shifting balance of blocs 61-59 in favor of right wing

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]]> Kadima wins reprieve, Jewish Home takes 12th spot as vote count ends https://www.timesofisrael.com/kadima-waits-with-baited-breath-as-last-votes-counted/ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:42:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=352928 United Arab List expected to drop to four seats as last election slips from soldiers, prisoners, hospital patients and diplomats tallied

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