local elections

The CHP’s electoral success and Türkiye’s new eraThe CHP’s electoral success and Türkiye’s new era

The CHP’s electoral success and Türkiye’s new era

The disarray following the CHP's electoral victory is not only evident in previously AK Party-held municipalities but also within the…

9 months ago
Meral Akşener declines İYİ Party leadership bid following election setbackMeral Akşener declines İYİ Party leadership bid following election setback

Meral Akşener declines İYİ Party leadership bid following election setback

Following an election defeat in 31 March local elections, opposition İYİ Party leader Meral Akşener declared that she would not…

9 months ago
Did CHP win the Turkish election, or did AKP lose it?Did CHP win the Turkish election, or did AKP lose it?

Did CHP win the Turkish election, or did AKP lose it?

The local elections on March 31 produced results far beyond expectations. Immediately after the election, evaluations suggested that the main…

9 months ago
Identity politics or economic realities: Turkish local elections and beyondIdentity politics or economic realities: Turkish local elections and beyond

Identity politics or economic realities: Turkish local elections and beyond

On March 31, Türkiye will once again exercise its democratic right to vote in local government elections. Yet, this election…

9 months ago
Surmounting obstacles: Potential impact of Imamoğlu’s victorySurmounting obstacles: Potential impact of Imamoğlu’s victory

Surmounting obstacles: Potential impact of Imamoğlu’s victory

We are heading towards one of the most unfair and unequal elections in our history on March 31st. Despite its…

9 months ago
Erdoğan couldn’t get half of the support he targeted in Istanbul rallyErdoğan couldn’t get half of the support he targeted in Istanbul rally

Erdoğan couldn’t get half of the support he targeted in Istanbul rally

Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan complained on March 24 that the participation to his “Great İstanbul Again” rally ahead of the…

10 months ago
Far-reaching consequences: two scenarios of Istanbul’s Mayoral raceFar-reaching consequences: two scenarios of Istanbul’s Mayoral race

Far-reaching consequences: two scenarios of Istanbul’s Mayoral race

Ever since Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched the election campaign with the motto “reconquering Istanbul,” it has been clear…

10 months ago
Erdoğan’s strategic nod for Istanbul mayoral race: Murat KurumErdoğan’s strategic nod for Istanbul mayoral race: Murat Kurum

Erdoğan’s strategic nod for Istanbul mayoral race: Murat Kurum

President and ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) leader Tayyip Erdoğan took a strategic step and entrusted the local election…

1 year ago
Erdoğan picks Murat Kurum to run against İmamoğlu for İstanbulErdoğan picks Murat Kurum to run against İmamoğlu for İstanbul

Erdoğan picks Murat Kurum to run against İmamoğlu for İstanbul

President and ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced Murat Kurum, former Minister of Urban Planning,…

1 year ago
Turkish local election traffic jam: AKP’s deals, CHP’s movesTurkish local election traffic jam: AKP’s deals, CHP’s moves

Turkish local election traffic jam: AKP’s deals, CHP’s moves

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is set to announce its candidates for the upcoming local…

1 year ago