Likud members in Mount Hebron recorded an 80% voter turnout in the party's primaries yesterday (Monday), after the number of members in the area grew from around 150 to approximately 600.
According to the data, the increase followed grassroots efforts by Likud activists led by Mount Hebron Regional Council head Eliram Azulay.
In the results from the ballot boxes in Metarim and the external polling stations, Judea and Samaria District representative Erez Tadmor led with 398 votes, or 87%. He was followed by Yariv Levin with 373 votes (81%), Shlomo Karhi with 358 votes (78%), Eli Cohen with 339 votes (74%), and Amichai Chikli with 322 votes (70%).
Yoav Kisch received 300 votes, or 65%, while Nir Barkat and Miki Zohar each received 291 votes, or 63%. Miri Regev received 285 votes (62%), and Amit Halevi received 270 votes (59%).
Eliram Azulay commented on the results, saying, "Likud members in Har Hevron proved yesterday that our community has power, a significant voice, and national responsibility. The high voter turnout and impressive grassroots organization show that our communities are here to grow, strengthen those loyal to the Land of Israel, and continue our demand for sovereignty."
Azulay added that he intends to continue working to expand Likud activity in the area: "We will continue to grow our Likud branch and work for the future of the Jewish communities."