Municipal elections were held in Israel 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 the Tel Aviv incumbent Mayor Ron Huldai against the Knesset member Nitzan Horowitz from the Meretz Party.