Elections 2026: The 'Gevalt' campaign worked: How many voted in Likud strongholds compared to 2022?

Maariv compares Likud's results in the 2026 elections versus 2022 in its strongholds. In Dimona, Likud rose from 50.9% to 54.09%; in Kiryat Shmona, it fell from 49.47% to 47.81%; in Beit She'an, it rose from 47.86% to 52.53%; in Or Akiva, it fell from 47.16% to 38.93%; and in Eilat, it rose from 43.66% to 47.95%.

A Maariv article compares Likud's election results in 2022 versus 2026 in its traditional strongholds. In Dimona, Likud rose from 50.9% (9,406 votes) to 54.09% (966 votes). In Kiryat Shmona, it fell from 49.47% (5,569) to 47.81% (5,440). In Beit She'an, it rose from 47.86% (4,984) to 52.53% (2,868). In Or Akiva, it fell from 47.16% (5,130) to 38.93% (1,435). In Eilat, it rose from 43.66% (9,687) to 47.95% (105). In Kiryat Ata, it fell from 42.77% (13,409) to 40.24% (8,665). In Afula, it fell from 42.5% (12,240) to 37.98% (13,195). In Sderot, it fell from 41.52% (6,329) to 40.76% (441). In Be'er Sheva, it rose from 40.30% (40,382) to 40.60% (436). In Ashkelon, it fell from 39.69% (29,212) to 39.59% (6,291). The article notes that the overall sentiment remained the same in all cities, and voter turnout percentages remained similar.