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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Arab turnout estimated at 20%, but may rise significantly in evening
Voter turnout in Arab communities is estimated at some 20 percent, according to Hebrew media reports, far lower than the estimated 40% nationwide by around 4 p.m.
The gap might be partly closed in the evening hours, as Arab communities have higher percentages of the self-employed and small business owners than the rest of the country — people who would choose to work today despite the national holiday.
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