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Erdogan heads for momentous runoff in Turkish presidential election

Turkey braced Monday for its first election runoff after a night of drama showed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan edging ahead of his secular rival but failing to secure a first-round win.

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For Turkey runoff, potential kingmaker draws red line at concessions to Kurds

Sinan Ogan, Turkey's nationalist presidential candidate who finished third in Sunday's election, said he could only support main opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu in the runoff if he agrees to offer no concessions to a pro-Kurdish party.

Reuters

In Turkey vote, Erdogan defies forecasts of demise

President Tayyip Erdogan has defied predictions of his political demise with a strong showing in Turkish elections, weathering his toughest test yet at the polls by mobilising conservative voters who could now propel him to a third decade in power.

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Turkey’s election likely heading to run-off; Erdogan has the edge

Neither the president nor Kilicdaroglu cleared the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid a second round on May 28.

Al Jazeera

After a brutal presidential election campaign, Turkey is headed to a run-off contest. Here's why

Last weekend, Turkey held a historic election that will be crucial in deciding in the way the country is heading. Although almost all pre-election polls were predicting a narrow win for the main opposition candidate, the results are inconclusive, and the country will go to a runoff election in two…

The Conversation

Erdogan gains upper hand in scramble to keep power as Turkey’s presidential election to be decided by run-off

Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s beats opposition candidate comfortably in first round of voting – but falls short of outright win

The Independent UK

Turkey's economy, inflation in focus as election heads to runoff

Sky-high inflation and a plunging lira continue to be at the forefront of Turkish voters' minds as the country appears set for a runoff election between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Erdogan's unorthodox economic theories have unnerved investors and analysts as he contradicts mainstream methods to…

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Erdogan's milestones as Turkey faces May 28 runoff vote

Turkey headed for a runoff vote after President Tayyip Erdogan led over his opposition rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday's election but fell short of an outright majority to extend his 20-year rule of the NATO-member country.

Reuters

Turkey faces election runoff, Erdogan seen with momentum

President Tayyip Erdogan led comfortably on Monday after the first round of Turkey's presidential election, with his rival facing an uphill struggle to prevent the president extending his rule into a third decade in a runoff vote on May 28.

Reuters

As Erdogan's votes dip, Turkey seen headed to a runoff presidential race

Turkey’s presidential elections appear to be heading toward a second-round runoff

The Independent UK

Turkey election: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu face run-off vote for presidency

With counting nearly completed, Erdogan had 49.3 per cent of the vote - just short of the 50 per cent needed to secure victory

Evening Standard

Turkey’s Erdogan says he could still win, would accept presidential election runoff

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is locked in a close reelection race with opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, with less than a majority needed to avoid a runoff.

Chicago Sun-Times

Turkey parties squabble as crucial vote count seesaws

Tensions rise over differing reports of which presidential candidate is in the lead in knife-edge elections.

Al Jazeera

Hair’s breadth race in high-stakes Turkey election could end in runoff

Counting is underway in Turkey's election which will also decide how it is governed and where its in-crisis economy is headed.

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France 24

Turkey faces runoff election with Erdogan leading in first-round vote

Turkey voted in key presidential and legislative elections on Sunday that could either extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade grip on power or put the nation on a more liberal, secular course. According to state-run news agency Anadolu, turnout reached 88.47 percent in what has effectively turned into a referendum…

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Turkey moves closer toward a presidential election runoff

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was locked in a tight election race, with a make-or-break runoff against his chief challenger possible as the final votes were counted.

Reuters

In Turkey election, Erdogan doesn't flinch as he fights for political life

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has nurtured an image of a robust and invincible leader over his two decades in power, yet he appears vulnerable as the political landscape may be shifting in favour of his opponent in Sunday's presidential vote.

Reuters

Turkey's upbeat Kilicdaroglu says election will bring a new spring

He is not as charismatic as Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, but mild-mannered Kemal Kilicdaroglu is optimistic about his chances of beating Erdogan in Sunday's election, promising a new spring after two decades of his rival's tumultuous governance.

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The New Daily

Turks vote in an election that may end strongman Tayyip Erdogan’s two decades in power

Turks are voting in one of the most consequential elections in Turkey's 100-year history, with Tayyip Erdogan fighting for his political life

Al Jazeera

Turkey to vote in key election, Erdogan faces toughest test yet

Opposition led by ex-civil servant is looking to unseat the long-time leader; Turks are also voting for parliament.

Reuters

Turkey faces runoff election with Erdogan leading

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu end campaigning before election

The president and his challenger pick megalopolis Istanbul, capital Ankara for last public events to boost support.

Reuters

On final day of campaign, Erdogan accuses Turkish opposition of working with Biden

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held his last election rallies in Istanbul on Saturday, accusing the opposition of working with U.S. President Joe Biden to topple him while making a final appeal ahead of the biggest challenge to his 20-year rule.

The Independent UK

Campaigning in Turkey's pivotal elections nearing end

Turkish politicians are holding final rallies on the last hours of campaigning before Sunday’s pivotal presidential and parliamentary elections that would significantly shape the NATO member’s future

Bangkok Post

Erdogan leads prayers as he fights for political life

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will lead Saturday prayers at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque, ahead of a battle for his political life against a powerful secular rival.

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