The scale of the defeat for his party’s candidate was much larger than in a March election, which had been canceled. The do-over showed voters were angry.
Tag: Justice and Development Party (Turkey)
Turkey’s President Suffers Stinging Defeat in Istanbul Election Redo
Voters were outraged that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered a redo of the same election two months ago after his party lost control of Turkey’s largest city.
Erdogan’s Purges Leave Turkey’s Justice System Reeling
Around 4,000 judges have been purged since a failed 2016 coup and replaced with inexperienced judges operating in a climate of fear.
Candidates for Istanbul Mayor Hold Rare Debate on Live TV
The head-to-head, the first such event in Turkey in 17 years, pitted Ekrem Imamoglu of the opposition against Binali Yildirim, a government-backed former prime minister.
Cars, Contracts and Debt: What Istanbul’s Mayor Found in 17 Days
Before President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey forced a do-over of the Istanbul election, the opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu found evidence of wasteful spending by Mr. Erdogan’s allies, he said.
In Istanbul Election Do-Over, Erdogan’s Opponents Unify
A day after the authorities annulled a result that embarrassed the president, several minor candidates withdrew to avoid splitting the vote.
Turkey Orders New Election for Istanbul Mayor, in Setback for Opposition
The electoral authorities’ decision annuls a devastating defeat for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his party, and raises the prospect of social unrest.
Erdogan’s Party Is Deeply Divided by Push to Redo Istanbul Election
Supporters and opponents alike warn that an annulment and new election has steep risks that could only compound the political fallout for the president.
Istanbul Dispatch: Arab Exiles Sound Off Freely in Istanbul Even as Turkey Muffles Its Own Critics
Istanbul has become the hub for dissidents from around the Arab world, who broadcast opposing views back into their homelands. At the same time, many local Turkish journalists remain jailed.
Erdogan’s Party Demands New Vote in Istanbul After Losing Election
The Justice and Development Party apparently lost control of Turkey’s largest city, a blow to the power and prestige of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.