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| OpinionBuilding on its victory in the rerun Istanbul mayoral elections, Turkey’s opposition just launched its …
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OpinionSelf-reflection and knowing your rival
By Burhanettin DuranThe Justice and Development Party's (AK Party) poll defeat in the Istanbul mayoral election has accelerated political analyses for the coming period. Indeed, the fact that Republican People's Party (CHP) candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu could secure 54 percent of the vote is not just a twist of the alliance system, but also a result achieved by those aspiring to end the 17-year AK party rule through trial and error.
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OpinionIstanbul poll results to stimulate change in AK Party politics
By Talha KöseThe Istanbul elections always have a significance beyond Istanbul. With its social diversity, economic dynamism and population of 16 million, Istanbul's political atmosphere affects all of Turkey.
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OpinionThe lessons of Istanbul’s mayoral race
By Burhanettin DuranThe mayoral race in Istanbul ended in democratic maturity as Republican People's Party (CHP) candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu finished at the top.
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Istanbul mayoral campaigns heat up
By Burhanettin DuranThe level of polemic in Istanbul's mayoral election campaign remained limited in the month of Ramadan. The general campaign discourse, though, is built on positive messages for both sides.
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The ‘second round effect’ in Istanbul
By Burhanettin DuranThe most distinct feature of the upcoming June 23 re-election for the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality is its function as a second round of elections.
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June 23 Istanbul vote to erase doubts over electoral...
By Yusuf ÖzkırOn March 31, Turkey held local elections in a transparent manner that reflect its democratic maturity. The results showed that voters gave different messages to both the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) and the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP).
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Maintaining morale ahead of the June 23 elections
By Burhanettin DuranPsychological edge is key to winning elections. Campaign strategists frequently attempt to promote morale among their supporters or dishearten their opponents. The same goes for the June 23 mayoral election in Istanbul.
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Voter turnout, sincerity key factors on June 23
By Burhanettin DuranThe mayoral candidates of Turkey's major electoral alliances will compete once again on June 23. Provided that electoral volatility is low between rival camps, both contenders will primarily focus on maintaining their original level of popular support.
