Turkish general election: why Sunday’s vote is ‘most important ever’

President Erdogan’s once-certain win now hangs in the balance amid economic downturn

Erdogan, Ince, Turkey
Muharrem Ince (left) may deprive President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right) of a majority
(Image credit: Getty Images)

The citizens of Turkey will head to the polls this Sunday to choose their president and parliament in what is likely to be one of the most consequential elections in the country’s history.

Having endured five general elections in the past 11 years, along with a multitude of contentious referendums, the people of Turkey are no strangers to exercising their democratic rights. However, this year’s general election looks set to be one that may permanently shape the future of the Turkish state.

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