The main contest is broadcast live on Israel public television and radio.
As a result, the main contest in parliamentary elections was between factions within each party, whilst only Conservative candidates ran for the presidency.
Altogther 43 parties put forward 535 candidates but the main contest was always between the two main coalitions.
The countries occupying the bottom seven places after the pre-qualifier would be unable to take part in the main contest.
Every year there are five main contests, 4 quarters and one of Bride Magazine.
However, this format proved unpopular, the preliminary round was scrapped and the main contest was reduced to the now familiar 60 minutes.
The World Cup involved the following 5 main contests :
As a result, the main contest at the elections was between factions within each party.
But the main contests about Mkomazi today concern its representation (as comments on this entry may shortly demonstrate).
Other winners In addition to the main contest, others are offered from year to year.