Turkey's Erdogan dealt major election blow as opposition party wins big cities | CNN
Significant defeat for President Erdogan's AK Party in Turkey's recent local elections.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Turkey’s recent local elections resulted in a significant defeat for President Erdogan’s AK Party, as the main opposition group secured victories in key cities such as Istanbul and Ankara. This marked the first time Erdogan’s party lost the popular vote since 2002 and lost regions that were previously considered strongholds. The opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) won a significant number of municipalities, with the AK Party conceding defeat. The economic downturn in Turkey, despite attempts to shift policies, played a role in the election outcome.