Elections

Trump's Supreme Court winning streak in election cases screeches to a halt - analysis

It showed how the winning ways for Trump and his fellow Republicans came to a sudden halt in election-related decisions at the Supreme Court in recent weeks.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.
People enter as the installation "Reclining Liberty" rests outside of the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington on Nov. 03, 2026, in Arlington, VA.

Americans begin voting in midterm election races with major implications for US-Israel policy

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

Is Netanyahu the unwitting architect of Jewish-Arab cooperation? - opinion

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is seen gesturing to the crowd following the 2026 elections October 27, 2026.

Eisenkot must seize the mandate and form a government without Netanyahu - opinion


What I learned speaking to Arabs voting in Israel's election - reporter's notebook

People were passionate about politics. Around 4,300 people voted in Abu Ghosh, which is 78 percent of the population. In Gilo, around 15,000 people voted, or 65-70 percent.

Arab Israelis and Israeli left-wing activist students take part in a rally marking the Nakba anniversary at Tel Aviv University, May 13, 2026.

Shin Bet probes suspected Qatari, Turkish funding to boost Arab turnout in Israeli election

A CEC source told the Post that the investigation will not delay final results • Police arrest four more suspects in separate election-bribery case

Chairman of the Central Elections Committee (CEC), Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, Acting Director-General of the CEC, Attorney Din Livne, and committee members attend the registration of party lists ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections at the Knesset in Jerusalem, September 7, 2026.

Israel Police reject Likud claims that Arab parties 'stole' 2026 election, citing lack of evidence

On Wednesday, Likud accused Arab parties of allegedly stealing Israel's 2026 Knesset election through widespread electoral fraud, bribery, intimidation, and ballot manipulation.

People stand in a queue to vote during the national election, at a polling station in the Arab village of Taibe, northern Israel, October 27, 2026

Israel election results: Netanyahu bloc holds lead with double envelopes after 97% of votes counted

Herzog says Israel ‘must do everything possible to avoid another round of elections,' • Golan calls on opposition bloc to form gov’t with Ra'am, Joint List after record-high Arab voter turnout

People and political party activists gather near election campaign posters outside a polling station in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon during Israel’s general elections, October 27, 2026.

Brazil's Bolsonaro deletes letter calling himself 'president-elect,' changes wording to 'leader'

Bolsonaro initially declared himself Brazil's rightful president after losing Sunday's election, before deleting his message and publishing a new one calling himself the "leader of Brazil."

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) speaks after losing the presidential runoff election, in Brasilia, Brazil October 25, 2026.

Opposition considers Lapid for Knesset Speaker appointment - report

The opposition bloc, which includes Yashar, B’Yachad, Yisrael Beytenu, and the Democrats, is expected to enter the Knesset with 48 seats, according to Central Elections Committee data.

B'Yachad party heads Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid speak during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Septemper 11, 2026.

How do Israeli election results impact timing of possible new Iran war? - analysis

If Eisenkot had won the battle of the blocs and, in a head-to-head with Netanyahu, as the polls forecast, he might have been able to start forming a government before the US midterm elections.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Israel has a 28-month window before Trump leaves office to entrench the processes now underway in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, according to assessments heard at the MEAD conference in Washington.

Burger at noon, pizza during the exit poll: What did Israelis order on Election Day?

Wolt data reveals a culinary turnaround: The burger led during the day, but as exit polls approached, pizza took top spot and sushi climbed to second place.

Knockout at 10 p.m. Pizza crushed burgers in the battle for the exit poll.

Israeli elections: American Jews should wait before declaring a winner - opinion

A party’s place in Israel’s election results tells only part of the story. American Jews must also focus on challenges in their own communities.

Naama Lazimi, a Member of Knesset and candidate in The Democrats party primaries, is seen at her campaign headquarters on the day of the party’s primary election in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 20, 2026.

Israel's pollsters and editors owe an explanation after failing voters - comment

Three major broadcasters missed Likud by five to seven seats. The disagreement among pollsters was there to report all along, and newsrooms, ours included, failed to make it the story.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media after casting his ballot in Israel’s general elections at a polling station in Jerusalem, October 27, 2026