2013 Israeli municipal elections explained

Municipal elections were held in Israel on 22 October 2013.^[1] Turnout was low, with only 43% of those eligible voting, compared to 51% in 2008.^[2]

In Jerusalem, the incumbent Nir Barkat won re-election with 52% against challenger Moshe Lion, who gained 45%,^[3] as did Tel Aviv's Mayor, Ron Huldai, who won re-election against Member of the Knesset Nitzan Horowitz from the Meretz Party.^[4]

See also

• 2013 Haifa mayoral election
• 2013 Jerusalem mayoral election
• 2013 Tel Aviv mayoral election

External links

• Results at mako.co.il
• Israel election results || Barkat retains Jerusalem, three mayors facing criminal charges re-elected, Haaretz

Notes and References

1. http://www.moin.gov.il/Subjects/Bchirot/Pages/default.aspx Municipal elections
2. News: Harkov. Lahav. Low turn-out in Israeli mayoral, council elections. 23 October 2013. The Jerusalem Post. 22 October 2013.
3. News: Jerusalem mayoral candidate Lion concedes defeat to incumbent Mayor Barkat. 23 October 2013. The Jerusalem Post. 23 October 2013.
4. News: LIVE BLOG Preliminary numbers show Jerusalem, Tel Aviv mayors to keep seat. 23 October 2013. Haaretz. 23 October 2013.