2013 Israeli municipal elections
The 2013 Municipal elections in Israel were held on 22 October 2013. Turnout was low, with only 43% of those eligible voting, compared to 51% in 2008.
In Jerusalem, the incumbent Nir Barkat won re-election with 52% against challenger Moshe Lion, who gained 45%, as did Tel Aviv's Mayor, Ron Huldai, who won re-election against Member of the Knesset Nitzan Horowitz from the Meretz Party.