Ekrem Imamoglu, the opposition candidate from Turkey's main opposition CHP in Istanbul's mayoral election, has declared victory against the Erdogan-backed candidate. With 96% of ballots counted, Imamoglu leads by more than 1 million votes. This election marks a significant defeat for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AKP party in the nationwide local elections. Imamoglu, who has previously expressed opposition to Erdogan, stated that the victory signifies a major shift in Istanbul's political landscape.
Istanbul's incumbent mayor and opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu has declared victory, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AKP party appears set for an historic loss in nationwide local elections: https://t.co/UIoFLEePKr https://t.co/NXpJDvXyZe
Ekrem Imamoglu, incumbent mayor of #Istanbul and candidate from #Turkey's main opposition CHP, declared victory in mayoral elections, leading by over 1 million votes with 96% of ballots opened. https://t.co/SNiR02erOM https://t.co/BtgHg9aTAY
Istanbul Mayor Akram Imamoglu, who hates Erdogan, declared victory in the elections and said that there was a difference of more than a million votes between him and his opponent https://t.co/80ODv8aXFr
BREAKING: Ekrem Imamoglu wins 🇹🇷 Istanbul election against Erdogan-backed candidate
ISTANBUL MAYOR AND OPPOSITION CANDIDATE IMAMOGLU: WE HAVE WON THE ELECTION IN ISTANBUL #cgtnamerica
NEW: Imamoglu declares victory in Istanbul, saying that he is ahead of his rival by more than 1 million votes https://t.co/sTAUg4U9VH
*TURKISH OPPOSITION'S IMAMOGLU DECLARES VICTORY IN ISTANBUL VOTE
Imamoglu declares victory in Istanbul, says he is ahead by more than 1 million votes with 96% of ballots opened. https://t.co/N0kPgeFWg9
🔴 OPPOSITION CANDIDATE IMAMOGLU DECLARES VICTORY IN ISTANBUL VOTE