Not only Shas and UTJ: The intriguing data from the Haredi polling stations

The official results of the elections for the 26th Knesset reveal that Shas and United Torah Judaism dominate the Haredi cities, but Itamar Ben-Gvir attracted thousands of voters. In Elad, nearly one in ten voted for Otzma Yehudit, and in Beitar Illit, Ben-Gvir received more votes than Likud and Religious Zionism combined. Significant support for Ben-Gvir was also recorded in Bnei Brak.

The official results of the elections for the 26th Knesset, updated this morning (Wednesday), reveal that Shas and United Torah Judaism continue to dominate the Haredi cities, but there are intriguing data points. In Bnei Brak, United Torah Judaism leads with 32,993 votes (about 59%), Shas with 14,482 (about 26%), Likud with 2,023, Otzma Yehudit with 1,825, and Religious Zionism with 1,023. In Modi'in Illit, United Torah Judaism received 16,803 votes (about 77%) and Shas 3,034, together nearly 91%. In Beitar Illit, United Torah Judaism leads with 17,890 votes, Shas with 5,757, and Ben-Gvir is in third place with 1,914 (about 7%), more than Likud and Religious Zionism combined. In Elad, the gap between United Torah Judaism (5,781) and Shas (5,085) is narrow, and Ben-Gvir received 1,408 votes, nearly one in ten. In Rekhasim, the competition is tight: United Torah Judaism 2,836, Shas 2,644. In Kiryat Ye'arim, United Torah Judaism leads with 1,937, Shas 571.