Low voter turnout in Gaza as West Bank holds local elections
Summary
Palestinians in the West Bank and central Gaza held local elections on April 25, 2026, the first since recent conflict in Gaza. Voter turnout was low, and only limited candidates participated in the municipal votes.Key Facts
- Elections took place in the West Bank and the Deir el-Balah area of central Gaza.
- Around 1.5 million people were registered to vote in the West Bank.
- About 70,000 people were registered to vote in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah area.
- These were municipal elections, meaning voters chose local government representatives.
- This was the first election since the war in Gaza began.
- Voter turnout was reported to be low.
- The political field had only a small number of candidates.
- The elections were organized by the Central Elections Commission based in Ramallah.
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