Posted 3/31/2024, 11:02:55 PM
Erdogan Dealt Major Blow as Opposition CHP Scores Big Election Wins in Turkey
- Opposition party CHP made major gains in Turkey's local elections, winning municipalities in nearly half of provinces
- CHP delivered a blow to President Erdogan who wanted to regain control of urban areas
- CHP's mayoral candidate was leading by a wide margin in Istanbul with over 80% of votes counted
- CHP also retained the mayoral seat in capital Ankara by a huge 25-point margin over challenger
- Nationwide, CHP gained 37% of vote compared to 36% for Erdogan's party - CHP's biggest election victory in 20 years