June 2015 Turkish general election
Erdoğan pledges economic focus until next elections
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has outlined his administration's intentions to tackle economic challenges over the next four years leading up to the 2028 elections.
Addressing the nation in a video message on April 9, marking Eid al-Fitr, Erdoğan addressed the urgency of combating the high cost of living and inflation.
Top watchdog orders reelections in several districts
Türkiye's top election authority has confirmed the victory of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) candidate in Kütahya despite a recount, while ordering reelections in multiple districts across the country following objections lodged after the local elections on March 31.
AKP's objection leads to revote in Ardahan
A regional election authority in the northeastern city of Ardahan has decided to annul the recent elections in the city and call for a renewal following objections from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).
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Recounts, renewal calls emerge after local elections
Following the local elections held on March 31, multiple parties have challenged various results, particularly in constituencies where the race was tightly contested, sparking a flurry of demands for recounts and calls for renewed elections.
In Istanbul, both the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) have raised objections.
Erdoğan vows to address concerns after AKP's election setback
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reassured that his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) "will not scapegoat citizens" following a setback in the local elections held on March 31.
Erdoğan's remarks came during a central executive board meeting where he addressed the election outcomes and their implications for the party's future.
Economic concerns shape election results: Pollsters
Main opposition Republican People's Party's (CHP) triumph in the local elections over the weekend can be largely attributed to the surge in living costs and soaring inflation, the heads of three of Türkiye's leading public opinion research firms told daily Hürriyet.
AKP convenes top executive body to analyze local poll results
President and Chairman of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has convened his party's top executive body to analyze the local election results, which observed a decline in the ruling party's support.
YSK reveals preliminary results in local elections
The Supreme Election Council (YSK) has announced the unconfirmed results of Türkiye's local elections held on March 31, revealing the participation rate standing at 78 percent.
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Opposition’s local elections win shows voters are unhappy with Erdogan’s government, experts say
Turkey was coming to terms on Monday with the opposition's unexpected success in local elections which saw it outperform President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party and add to municipalities gained five years ago.
CHP leader says local polls promise 'new politics'
Following significant gains in local elections, main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel has asserted that voters have mandated a "new politics" in Türkiye, aimed at balancing the country's political landscape.
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