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Ballot Boxes Open for İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral Election Rerun

İSTANBUL LOCAL ELECTION RERUN

Ballot Boxes Open for İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral Election Rerun

Voting procedure for İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral Election rerun has started for 10 million 560 thousand 963 voters across İstanbul at 8 a.m. local time in Turkey. İstanbulites will cast their votes till 5 p.m. today.

MHP: Öcalan's Call for Neutrality Against HDP's Abuse

MHP: Öcalan's Call for Neutrality Against HDP's Abuse

AKP ally Bahçeli has alleged that PKK leader Öcalan is disturbed by the HDP's strategy to support the opposition candidate in the İstanbul election rerun.

Social Media Reactions to Announcement of Öcalan's Letter by Academic Özcan

Social Media Reactions to Announcement of Öcalan's Letter by Academic Özcan

After imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan's letter on İstanbul repeat elections was shared with the public, the letter has sparked reactions on social media. While some refer to “vain efforts” of AKP, others refer to Academics for Peace charged with “terror propaganda.”

HDP: Change in Our Election Strategy Out of Question

HDP: Change in Our Election Strategy Out of Question

After PKK leader Öcalan's letter, the HDP has said that their strategy for the İstanbul election rerun is consistent with his message.

‘Those Seeing Kurds as “Easy to Deceive Simpletons” Have Always Been Mistaken’

FORMER HDP CO-CHAIR SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

‘Those Seeing Kurds as “Easy to Deceive Simpletons” Have Always Been Mistaken’

Answering the questions of daily Yeni Yaşam ahead of İstanbul elections, former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş said, “HDP voters will go to ballot box with stronger determination. Those seeing Kurds as ‘easy to deceive simpletons’ have always been mistaken.”

Erdoğan: There is a Power Struggle Between Demirtaş and Öcalan

Erdoğan: There is a Power Struggle Between Demirtaş and Öcalan

The President has said that the PKK leader called for neutrality in the İstanbul repeat elections and believes that former HDP Chair Demirtaş betrayed him.

State-run Anadolu Agency: Öcalan Calls HDP to Remain Neutral in İstanbul Elections

State-run Anadolu Agency: Öcalan Calls HDP to Remain Neutral in İstanbul Elections

The state-run Anadolu Agency has alleged that sending a letter via Ali Kemal Özcan, jailed PKK leader Öcalan has made a call to the HDP to remain neutral in the İstanbul repeat elections on June 23. HDP and KCK have made statements about the issue.

Moderator of Yıldırım-İmamoğlu Debate: We Will File a Lawsuit Against the Marmara Hotel

Moderator of Yıldırım-İmamoğlu Debate: We Will File a Lawsuit Against the Marmara Hotel

İsmail Küçükkaya, the moderator of Yıldırım-İmamoğlu live TV debate, has announced that Fox TV will file a lawsuit against the Marmara Hotel, which leaked the security camera footage on a meeting held by Küçükkaya and İmamoğlu before the debate.

İstanbul Election Rerun: HDP to Cover Transportation Expenses for Voters in South East

İstanbul Election Rerun: HDP to Cover Transportation Expenses for Voters in South East

While the HDP has offered free transportation ahead of the elections, the CHP has announced that it will help old, sick and disabled people to cast their votes.

Erdoğan on İstanbul Election Rerun: We Can't Let 'Wild Minority' Disrupt Character of City

Erdoğan on İstanbul Election Rerun: We Can't Let 'Wild Minority' Disrupt Character of City

The President called his supporters to not let the "fascist" CHP who is "at odds with people's religion" win the election.

‘We Believe That Discourse of İmamoğlu Should be Supported for Today’

STATEMENT BY DEMİRTAŞ AHEAD OF İSTANBUL REPEAT ELECTIONS

‘We Believe That Discourse of İmamoğlu Should be Supported for Today’

Making a call from prison to İstanbulites ahead of repeat elections on June 23, HDP former Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has said, “We believe that the discourse of İmamoğlu should be supported for today. Because we are beautiful together.”

Voluntary Organization Offers Live Coverage of İstanbul Election Results

Voluntary Organization Offers Live Coverage of İstanbul Election Results

The state-run AA is the sole entity to distribute live election results to the media and its coverage in the March 31 elections was highly controversial.

HDP: How Will You 'Clean' East of Euphrates? With Municipal Police?

HDP: How Will You 'Clean' East of Euphrates? With Municipal Police?

HDP's Oluç has evaluated the TV debate between the mayoral candidates for İstanbul, criticizing AKP nominee Yıldırım's statement that they will "clean the east of Euphrates" in Syria.

İmamoğlu, Yıldırım Say 'Dialogue Must Continue' After First TV Debate in 17 Years

İmamoğlu, Yıldırım Say 'Dialogue Must Continue' After First TV Debate in 17 Years

The two rivals in the İstanbul repeat election took a "family picture" with their wives and children after last night's TV debate.

State-run Anadolu Agency: We Condemn Ekrem İmamoğlu

State-run Anadolu Agency: We Condemn Ekrem İmamoğlu

“Anadolu Agency is not a media organization that announces election results, but an organization that conveys data. Election results in Turkey are announced by Supreme Election Council, not by Anadolu Agency,” it has indicated in its statement.

Live TV Debate by İmamoğlu and Yıldırım Ahead of İstanbul Repeat Elections

Live TV Debate by İmamoğlu and Yıldırım Ahead of İstanbul Repeat Elections

Main opposition CHP’s İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu and ruling AKP’s candidate Binali Yıldırım have answered the questions of moderator Küçükkaya in a live TV program ahead of İstanbul repeat elections on June 23.

Council of Judges, Prosecutors Launches Investigation Against Election Council Chairs

Council of Judges, Prosecutors Launches Investigation Against Election Council Chairs

After the Supreme Election Council has filed a criminal complaint against district election council chairs in İstanbul for forming the balloting committees in an unlawful manner, the Council of Judges and Prosecutors has launched an investigation.

HDP Co-Chair: We Declared Mobilization in İstanbul for AKP to Lose

HDP Co-Chair: We Declared Mobilization in İstanbul for AKP to Lose

"They staged a coup in İstanbul. Every single vote is very valuable. One vote sets fascism back," Buldan said.

Erdoğan Says They May Not 'Let Opposition Mayors Work'

Erdoğan Says They May Not 'Let Opposition Mayors Work'

Pointing out to his party's majority in the municipal councils of İstanbul and Ankara, the President has said, "When you don't do a right thing, they will of course won't let you work. If you do a right thing, they let you work."

YSK Rejects AKP Appeal on Election Council Chairs

YSK Rejects AKP Appeal on Election Council Chairs

The election body has rejected an appeal by the AKP against ruling that investigated election council chairs will also take part in the İstanbul election rerun.

İmamoğlu: Yıldırım Wanted Questions Beforehand, Yıldırım: He Should Apologize

LIVE TV DEBATE AHEAD OF İSTANBUL ELECTIONS

İmamoğlu: Yıldırım Wanted Questions Beforehand, Yıldırım: He Should Apologize

Speaking ahead of their live TV debate, İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral candidate İmamoğlu has alleged that AKP’s candidate Yıldırım requested the questions beforehand. Yıldırım has answered, “İstanbul doesn’t deserve ugly politics. He should apologize.”

İmamoğlu Announces Election Promises for İstanbul

İmamoğlu Announces Election Promises for İstanbul

The opposition's candidate has promised aid programs for students, children and the poor ahead of the repeat elections for the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

AKP and CHP's İstanbul Candidates to Face Off in Unprecedented Debate

AKP and CHP's İstanbul Candidates to Face Off in Unprecedented Debate

The ruling AKP's Binali Yıldırım and the opposition's Ekrem İmamoğlu will face off on TV ahead of the June 23 repeat elections in an unprecedented debate in the 17-year AKP era.

‘Kurdistan’ Statement by AKP’s Binali Yıldırım

‘Kurdistan’ Statement by AKP’s Binali Yıldırım

Ruling AKP’s İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral candidate Binali Yıldırım has clarified his Kurdistan remarks: “Kurdistan is a word that was used by Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to refer to representatives coming from the region during the struggle of independence.”

Erdoğan Calls Voters to 'Perform Their Duty' Ahead of İstanbul Repeat Elections

Erdoğan Calls Voters to 'Perform Their Duty' Ahead of İstanbul Repeat Elections

The President has called his voters to return from their hometowns for the June 23 elections and vowed to protect "the rights of Northern Cypriots in the eastern Mediterranean."

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Impaired Balance of Justice will be Restored by İstanbulites

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu: Impaired Balance of Justice will be Restored by İstanbulites

Speaking ahead of İstanbul repeat elections on June 23, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “The rival of Mr. İmamoğlu is not Mr. Yıldırım anymore, but the Supreme Election Council. The impaired balance of justice will be fixed by İstanbulites.”

AKP Appeals Against Supreme Election Council's Ruling on District Election Councils

AKP Appeals Against Supreme Election Council's Ruling on District Election Councils

The AKP has appealed against the Supreme Election Council’s ruling that the district election council chairs and directors, who were investigated for forming balloting committees in İstanbul in an unlawful manner, shall also be on duty in repeat elections.

Investigated District Election Council Chairs to be on Duty in İstanbul Election Rerun as Well

Investigated District Election Council Chairs to be on Duty in İstanbul Election Rerun as Well

The Supreme Election Council has ruled that the district election council chairs and electoral directors, who were investigated for forming balloting committees in İstanbul in an unlawful manner, shall also be on duty in repeat local elections on June 23.

Unofficial Results of Repeat Elections in 3 Districts, 1 Town Announced

Unofficial Results of Repeat Elections in 3 Districts, 1 Town Announced

According to unofficial results, while the district mayoral candidates of the AKP have won the repeat elections in Keskin, Kırıkkale and Yusufeli, Artvin, the candidate of the CHP has won in Honaz, Denizli and that of the DSP in Kesmetepe town in Adıyaman.

Attack on CHP’s Election Campaign Tent

Attack on CHP’s Election Campaign Tent

The election campaign tent of main opposition CHP has been attacked twice in the district of Büyükçekmece. As CHP Büyükçekmece District Chair Gökbulak has filed a criminal complaint, an investigation has been launched into the incident.

‘Because They Stole’ Statement by Yıldırım: I Had to, I Cannot Express Myself

‘Because They Stole’ Statement by Yıldırım: I Had to, I Cannot Express Myself

Having explained the annulment of İstanbul elections by saying “Because they stole”, Binali Yıldırım has clarified his point as follows: “I had to, because there was an operation to create a perception. I mean, it is not a legal term, we are aware of that.”

How do Legists and Politicians React to Justified Ruling on Annulled İstanbul Elections?

How do Legists and Politicians React to Justified Ruling on Annulled İstanbul Elections?

The Supreme Election Council (YSK) has announced its 250-page justified ruling on the annulment of İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral elections. We have compiled how legists and politicians have reacted to the ruling of the Council.

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