Turkey’s local election landscape has shifted following the rerun of elections in 3 districts and 4 towns. The rerun, mandated by the High Election Board (YSK) due to previous irregularities, has resulted in a mix of triumphs for the AK Party and the CHP.In a notable victory, Ali Aydın of the AK Party secured his fifth term as mayor in Akpazar, Tunceli, with 644 votes. Aydın’s win is part of a broader success for the AK Party, which claimed wins in most of the contested districts, including Sivas’s Yıldızeli district where Hüseyin Kırışkuzu emerged victorious with 556 votes.The CHP also celebrated significant wins. Deniz Yağan was victorious in Kayseri’s Pınarbaşı district with 6,783 votes, marking a reaffirmation of the party’s strength in the area. Ertuğrul Çamlıca claimed the mayoral seat in Büyükkarıştıran, Kırklareli, with 2,286 votes, reflecting the party’s resolve to serve all citizens without discrimination.Both parties have expressed gratitude to their voters and a commitment to meet the expectations of their constituents. The rerun elections have been a testament to Turkey’s dynamic political environment and the enduring vibrancy of its local governance.
Key points
- Ali Aydın of the AK Party wins a fifth term as mayor in Akpazar, Tunceli.
- CHP’s Deniz Yağan and Ertuğrul Çamlıca win mayoral elections in Kayseri’s Pınarbaşı and Kırklareli’s Büyükkarıştıran, respectively.
- The rerun elections were conducted after the YSK annulled initial results due to irregularities.
