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Livni wins Israeli ballot - polls Livni wins Israeli ballot - polls
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Members of Israel's ruling Kadima party have elected Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni as their new leader by a large margin, exit polls suggest. Members of Israel's ruling Kadima party appear to have elected Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni as their new leader, exit polls suggest.
Ms Livni beat Transport Minister Shaul Mofaz by a margin of 48% to 37%, according to two television exit polls. Two television exit polls report that Ms Livni beat Transport Minister Shaul Mofaz by a margin of 48% to 37%.
Voting in the election officially closes at 1930 GMT.Voting in the election officially closes at 1930 GMT.
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who denies corruption claims, has said he will step down from the post after his successor is chosen.Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who denies corruption claims, has said he will step down from the post after his successor is chosen.