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2013 Israeli municipal elections 
Summary
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]
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References edit
- ^ Municipal elections Ministry of Interior (in Hebrew)
- ^ Harkov, Lahav (22 October 2013). "Low turn-out in Israeli mayoral, council elections". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ^ "Jerusalem mayoral candidate Lion concedes defeat to incumbent Mayor Barkat". The Jerusalem Post. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ^ "LIVE BLOG || Preliminary numbers show Jerusalem, Tel Aviv mayors to keep seat". Haaretz. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Municipal elections in Israel, 2013.
- Results at mako.co.il
- Israel election results || Barkat retains Jerusalem, three mayors facing criminal charges re-elected, Haaretz