First instance body dealing with electoral disputes

Article 86: Appeal against election results

(A) Any person who was entitled to vote may appeal to the Knesset againstthe election results on the ground –

1- that the electionsat a particular polling station were not properly conducted;

2- that a defeat occurred in the conduct or progressof the elections which is likely to have a bearing on the election results, thenumber of votes or the distribution of seats;

3- That the seatswere not properly distributed.

(B) The appeal shall be submitted to the Knessetwithin 14 days from the day of publication of the election results.

( C) After consideringthe appeal, the Knesset may—

1- Annul the elections in a particular pollingdistrict and order then to be held a new;

2- Declare, either immediately or after the holdingof new elections, that a certain person has not been elected.

The decisions of the Knesset shall be final.

(D) An appeal under this section shall not delay thework of the Knesset and the results of the appeal shall not affect the legalityof the resolutions which it has adopted.

Source: Knesset elections law, law No. 5729/1969

Any person who was entitled to vote may appeal to the Knesset against the election results.