Tweets On The Turkey Election

Turkey’s state-run news agency says voter support for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dipped below the majority required to win reelection outright, making a May 28 runoff presidential election more likely. https://t.co/DiLdvh7seE

— The Associated Press (@AP) May 14, 2023

President Erdogan warned against announcing the results too quickly while his rival Kilicdaroglu predicted that it would be a long night.

With 91% of ballots counted, Erdogan has seen his slim lead grow to 3.5%, according to private news agency ANKA: https://t.co/8Yq3LUz0OA pic.twitter.com/IayrKUR6uC

— DW News (@dwnews) May 14, 2023

Erdogan speaks to supporters in Ankara.
Erdogan said that, according to preliminary data, he is in the lead in the general elections in Turkey.
"The exact results are not yet clear, but we are far ahead," Erdogan said.
He also accused the opposition of trying to fool the people… pic.twitter.com/JoIKguj4jk

— Spriter (@Spriter99880) May 14, 2023

Polls have now closed and vote counting is underway in Turkey’s fiercely fought presidential and parliamentary elections that could bring an end to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 20-year rule. Follow live updates. https://t.co/WY5tjTXPTR

— CNN International (@cnni) May 14, 2023

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan cast his ballot at a polling station in Istanbul. His main opponent, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, voted in Ankara https://t.co/mgNwd9qvAq pic.twitter.com/VfGh5XfjFq

— Reuters (@Reuters) May 14, 2023

While Turkey's incumbent President Erdogan wished for a "better future," his rival Kilicdaroglu spoke of how "we all missed democracy" after casting votes in the elections. https://t.co/8Yq3LUz0OA pic.twitter.com/GwN3cWhzVq

— DW News (@dwnews) May 14, 2023

People in Turkey have been voting to decide if Recep Tayyip Erdogan remains president after 20 years in power https://t.co/WHf9ta0Rnp pic.twitter.com/GdEQzYNuPR

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 14, 2023