With nearly all votes tallied, Netanya mayor appears set to avoid run-off

Mayor of Netanya Miriam Feirberg poses for a picture, in Netanya, on March 6, 2017. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
Mayor of Netanya Miriam Feirberg poses for a picture, in Netanya, on March 6, 2017. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)

Near-final results show incumbent Netanya Mayor Miriam Feirberg has appeared to avoid a run-off, fending off a close challenge from Avi Slama.

With 98.5% of votes counted, Feirberg has 43.5% of the vote, versus 40% for Slama. The results do not include “double-envelope” ballots cast by residents not able to vote at their assigned polling stations, such as soldiers.

The leading candidate must secure at least 40% of the vote to avoid a run off.

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