ANKARA, May 15 Tayyip Erdogan's main opponent in the presidential election In Turkey, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu expressed confidence that the incumbent head of state would not be able to become president after the first round.
Earlier, Erdogan, without waiting for the results of the vote count, spoke to supporters from the balcony of the building of the Justice and Development Party (AK Parti) in Ankara.
«Erdogan, despite all his blasphemy, probably did not get the desired results… Elections on the balconies are not won,» Kılıçdaroglu said at a press conference at the headquarters of his party.
According to him, the opposition alliance is ready for the second round of elections, if the people so desire. Kılıçdaroğlu expressed hope that he would win in the second round.
The presidential candidate assured voters that his alliance would bring law, justice and democracy to the country. He also thanked all those who voted for him, especially the youth.
Presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey were held on May 14. The main opponent of the incumbent President Tayyip Erdogan — the single candidate from the «Republican Alliance» — is the single candidate from the opposition «People's Alliance» Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Also participating in the elections is the candidate from the Ata alliance, Sinan Ogan. The fourth candidate, leader of the Memleket party, Muharrem Ince, announced his withdrawal from his candidacy three days before the elections. The second round of the presidential elections, if no candidate receives 50% of the vote, is scheduled for May 28.
Now the votes are being counted. According to the latest CEC data, Erdogan is gaining 49.49% of the votes after processing ballots from 91.9% of the opened ballot boxes. Kılıçdaroglu has 44.79%.
Election of the 13th President of Turkey
The 13th President of the country and the new composition of the Parliament are elected in Turkey on Sunday.
On Sunday, the 13th president of the country and the new composition of the parliament are elected in Turkey.
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In the first direct presidential election since 1923, held on August 10, 2014, defeated Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He was re-elected for a second term on June 24, 2018.
In the first direct election since 1923 President of Turkey, held on August 10, 2014, was defeated by Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He was re-elected for a second term on June 24, 2018.
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Now there are three candidates for the presidency, but it is expected that the main struggle will unfold between the current head of the republic, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the single opposition candidate, Kemal Kılıçdaroglu.
Three candidates are currently vying for the presidency, but it is expected that the main struggle will unfold between the current head of the republic, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the single opposition candidate, Kemal Kılıçdaroglu.
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Second the round of the presidential election, if no candidate receives 50 percent of the vote, is scheduled for May 28.
The second round of the presidential elections, if no candidate receives 50 percent of the vote, is scheduled for May 28.
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The main rival of the incumbent president, Kemal Kılıçdaroglu, has built an election campaign to oppose Erdogan, trying to attract those who, for one reason or another, are dissatisfied with the authorities. » />
The main rival of the incumbent president, Kemal Kılıçdaroglu, has built an election campaign to oppose Erdogan, trying to attract those who, for one reason or another, are dissatisfied with the authorities.
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Simultaneously with the presidential elections in Turkey, parliamentary elections are held — the Grand National Assembly, which consists of 600 deputies elected for five years.
Simultaneously with the presidential elections in Turkey, parliamentary elections are held — the Grand National Assembly, which consists of 600 deputies elected for five years.
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There are two major alliances in the current parliament: the Republican (ruling) and the People's (opposition). 24 political parties and 151 independent candidates have registered to participate in the elections.
There are two major alliance: Republican (ruling) and People's (opposition). 24 political parties and 151 independent candidates have registered to participate in the elections.
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Over 60 million voters are expected to vote in the country, another three million citizens living in abroad, voted early from April 27 to May 9.
More than 60 million voters are expected to vote in the country, another three million citizens living abroad voted early from April 27 to May 9.
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Polling stations opened on Sunday at 08:00 local time (coincides with Moscow time), will close at 17:00.
Polling stations opened on Sunday at 08:00 local time (the same as Moscow time), will close at 17:00.
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Preliminary election results in Turkey will be announced by midnight.
Turkey's preliminary election results to be announced by midnight.
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The 13th president of the country and the new parliament are elected on Sunday in Turkey.
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In the first direct presidential elections since 1923, held on August 10, 2014, Recep Tayyip Erdogan won. He was re-elected for a second term on June 24, 2018.
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Now there are three candidates for the presidency, but it is expected that the main struggle will unfold between the current head of the republic, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and single opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.
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The second round of the presidential elections, if no candidate receives 50 percent of the vote, is scheduled for May 28.
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The main rival of the incumbent president, Kemal Kılıçdaroglu, built an election campaign to oppose Erdogan, trying to attract those who, for one reason or another, are dissatisfied with the authorities.
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Simultaneously with the presidential elections in Turkey, elections are being held to parliament — the Grand National Assembly, which consists of 600 deputies elected for five years.
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There are two large alliances in the current parliament: the Republican (ruling) and the Popular (opposition) . 24 political parties and 151 independent candidates have registered to participate in the elections.
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More than 60 million voters are expected to vote in the country, another three million citizens living abroad, ahead of schedule voted from April 27 to May 9.
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Polling stations opened on Sunday at 08:00 local time (coincides with Moscow time), will close at 17:00.
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Turkey's preliminary election results to be announced by midnight.
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