<p>For Turkey's presidential election run-off that concluded on Sunday, the result is in and the verdict is out. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the unprecedented run-off vote, trumping his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, to claim the beginning of his third decade into power in Ankara's corridors of power, data published by state-run Anadolu news agency showed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Supreme Election Council, Erdogan defeated his opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu with 52.14 per cent of the vote in the second round of voting on Sunday. Kilicdaroglu garnered 47.86 per centt of the vote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development occurs two weeks after the incumbent president failed to&nbsp;secure more than 50 per cent of the votes required for an outright victory in the first round on May 14.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Erdogan had won 49.per cent of the vote on May 14, while his rival Kilicdaroglu had received 44.88 per cent.</p>

<p>This was for the first time in Turkey's history that a second run off vote was required for the final presidential election result.</p>

<p>"We can say bye bye to Kemal. Bye bye and bye Kemal," Erdogan told a roaring crowd of supporters in Istanbul as the counting of votes closed.</p>

<h2><strong>No one can look down on our people: Erdogan after clinching presidency</strong></h2>

<p>Referring to the congratulatory wishes that poured in towards Erdogan after his victory in the presidential polls appeared imminent, Erdogan said that countries are "sharing their joy" of his electoral win. "No one can look down on our people," he added.</p>

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<p>Kilicdaroglu led a strong campaign in the days leading up to the run-off, while attempting to bring nationalists on his side by blowing the rhetoric over divisive Syrian refugees' issue.</p>

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For Turkey's presidential election run-off that concluded on Sunday, the result is in and the verdict is out. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the unprecedented run-off vote, trumping his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, to claim the beginning of his third decade into power in Ankara's corridors of power, data published by state-run Anadolu news agency showed.

For Turkey's presidential election run-off that concluded on Sunday, the result is in and the verdict is out. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the unprecedented run-off vote, trumping his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, to claim the beginning of his third decade into power in Ankara's corridors of power, data published by state-run Anadolu news agency showed. According to the Supreme Election Council, Erdogan defeated his opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu with 52.14 per cent of the vote in the second round of voting on Sunday. Kilicdaroglu garnered 47.86 per centt of the vote. The development occurs two weeks after the incumbent president failed to secure more than 50 per cent of the votes required for an outright victory in the first round on May 14. Erdogan had won 49.per cent of the vote on May 14, while his rival Kilicdaroglu had received 44.88 per cent. This was for the first time in Turkey's history that a second run off vote was required for the final presidential election result. "We can say bye bye to Kemal. Bye bye and bye Kemal," Erdogan told a roaring crowd of supporters in Istanbul as the counting of votes closed. No one can look down on our people: Erdogan after clinching presidency Referring to the congratulatory wishes that poured in towards Erdogan after his victory in the presidential polls appeared imminent, Erdogan said that countries are "sharing their joy" of his electoral win. "No one can look down on our people," he added. Congratulations to President @RTErdogan on his unquestionable election victory! Tebrikler, Sayın Cumhurbaşkanı! pic.twitter.com/I1IR7g3EWe — Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) May 28, 2023 × Kilicdaroglu led a strong campaign in the days leading up to the run-off, while attempting to bring nationalists on his side by blowing the rhetoric over divisive Syrian refugees' issue. Turkey will be continued to be run by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president since 2014 and prime minister from 2003. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Turkey presidential run-off results: Erdogan trumps Kilicdaroglu in historic vote

<p>Turkey started counting ballots on Sunday evening in the country's first-ever runoff presidential vote. The result will decide whether President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would expand his authoritarian grip over Ankara into the third decade or not.</p>

<p>Erdogan faces the challenge to be unseated by Kemal Kilicdaroglu.</p>

<p>But as per&nbsp;trends posted officially, Erdogan is well ahead of his challenger. The incumbent president is&nbsp;leading with 54.3 per cent votes against Kilicdaroglu's 45.63 per cent, with nearly one-third of ballots counted at the time of filing this report.</p>

<h2><strong>Turkey elections: Implications for the rest of the world</strong></h2>

<p>Turkey stands at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and as a NATO member, Erdogan’s government vetoed Sweden’s bid to join NATO and purchased Russian missile defence systems, which prompted the United States to oust Turkey from a US-led fighter-jet project.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Erdogan, however, has also been credited with helping broker a crucial deal that allowed Ukrainian grain shipments and averted a global food crisis.</p>

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<p>President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been at Turkey’s helm for 20 years, was favoured to win a new five-year term in the second-round runoff, after falling just short of outright victory in the first round on May 14.</p>

<p>The two candidates have offered sharply different visions of the country’s future and its recent past.</p>

<p>"This election took place under very difficult circumstances, there was all sorts of slander and defamation," the 74-year-old Kilicdaroglu told reporters after casting his ballot, Associated Press reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"But I trust in the common sense of the people. Democracy will come, freedom will come, people will be able to wander the streets and freely criticise politicians."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Turkey Runoff Elections 2023: Is Erdogan inching closer to win?</strong></p>

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<p>Speaking to reporters after casting his vote at a school in Istanbul, Erdogan said that it was the first presidential runoff election in Turkey’s history. But the incumbent president was also seen distributing cash to his supporters shortly after he cast his ballot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I pray to God, that it (the election) will be beneficial for our country and nation," Erdogan said.</p>

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Turkey started counting ballots on Sunday evening in the country's first-ever runoff presidential vote. The result will decide whether President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would expand his authoritarian grip over Ankara into the third decade or not.

Turkey started counting ballots on Sunday evening in the country's first-ever runoff presidential vote. The result will decide whether President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would expand his authoritarian grip over Ankara into the third decade or not. Erdogan faces the challenge to be unseated by Kemal Kilicdaroglu. But as per trends posted officially, Erdogan is well ahead of his challenger. The incumbent president is leading with 54.3 per cent votes against Kilicdaroglu's 45.63 per cent, with nearly one-third of ballots counted at the time of filing this report. Turkey elections: Implications for the rest of the world Turkey stands at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and as a NATO member, Erdogan’s government vetoed Sweden’s bid to join NATO and purchased Russian missile defence systems, which prompted the United States to oust Turkey from a US-led fighter-jet project. Erdogan, however, has also been credited with helping broker a crucial deal that allowed Ukrainian grain shipments and averted a global food crisis. ALSO READ | Turkey elections: Erdogan gives cash to supporters in stark violation of Turkish law President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been at Turkey’s helm for 20 years, was favoured to win a new five-year term in the second-round runoff, after falling just short of outright victory in the first round on May 14. The two candidates have offered sharply different visions of the country’s future and its recent past. "This election took place under very difficult circumstances, there was all sorts of slander and defamation," the 74-year-old Kilicdaroglu told reporters after casting his ballot, Associated Press reported. "But I trust in the common sense of the people. Democracy will come, freedom will come, people will be able to wander the streets and freely criticise politicians." ALSO WATCH | Turkey Runoff Elections 2023: Is Erdogan inching closer to win? × Speaking to reporters after casting his vote at a school in Istanbul, Erdogan said that it was the first presidential runoff election in Turkey’s history. But the incumbent president was also seen distributing cash to his supporters shortly after he cast his ballot. "I pray to God, that it (the election) will be beneficial for our country and nation," Erdogan said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Turkey presidential run-off results: Erdogan leads as rival Kilicdaroglu banks on people's 'common sense'

<p>Ahead of the second round of election in Turkey, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the presidential candidate of the Nation's Alliance, has accused President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of obstructing his election campaign.</p>

<p>The opposition candidate took to Twitter and called Erdogan a "coward" and added that he is "completely under blackout."</p>

<p>"Constant slander, lies, conspiracies, irregularities at the ballot boxes, efforts to ban observers, manipulated videos... And now, [telecommunication companies] are even blocking our ability to send a short message to announce our program to journalists," he alleged</p>

<p>Addressing Turkish&nbsp;President Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu said, "Should I not participate in the election? Is this what you want? Elections cannot be held in Turkey."</p>

<p>"This man is a coward, a coward who is causing the country to decline. We are reaching a point where elections cannot be held. What do you want from this country? Coward."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Turkey Election 2023: Erdogan accepts runoff in elections</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier,&nbsp;Kilicdaroglu had alleged that the dissemination of a text message his campaign meant to be sent to prospective voters was obstructed.</p>

<p>Kilicdaroglu's accusations come ahead of the runoff vote between Erdogan sand Nation's Alliance leader&nbsp;on Sunday.</p>

<h2><strong>Erdogan Vs&nbsp;Kilicdaroglu: Who stands where?</strong></h2>

<p>In the first round of voting on May 14, Erdogan got 49.5 per cent&nbsp;support, falling just short of the majority needed to avoid a runoff.</p>

<p>Kilicdaroglu, the candidate of a six-party opposition alliance, received 44.9 per cent support. Nationalist candidate Sinan Ogan came third with 5.2% support and was eliminated. Ogan subsequently threw his weight behind Erdogan and supported his re-election bid.</p>

<p>Erdogan, therefore, leads in the first round by 2.5 million votes and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-elections-2023-erdogan-takes-an-early-lead-reports-suggest-country-headed-for-may-28-runoffs-592441">remains the favourite to win</a>.</p>

<p>However, his rival believes the margin could still be bridged, either by eliminated candidate&nbsp;Ogan's&nbsp;2.8 million supporters or by the eight million voters who did not turn out in the first round.</p>

<p>At present,&nbsp;Erdogan seems confident of his win. He is reported to be focusing his previous successes, and his election campaign has emphasised on&nbsp;continuity.</p>

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Ahead of the second round of election in Turkey, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the presidential candidate of the Nation's Alliance, has accused President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of obstructing his election campaign.

Ahead of the second round of election in Turkey, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the presidential candidate of the Nation's Alliance, has accused President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of obstructing his election campaign. The opposition candidate took to Twitter and called Erdogan a "coward" and added that he is "completely under blackout." "Constant slander, lies, conspiracies, irregularities at the ballot boxes, efforts to ban observers, manipulated videos... And now, [telecommunication companies] are even blocking our ability to send a short message to announce our program to journalists," he alleged Addressing Turkish President Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu said, "Should I not participate in the election? Is this what you want? Elections cannot be held in Turkey." "This man is a coward, a coward who is causing the country to decline. We are reaching a point where elections cannot be held. What do you want from this country? Coward." ALSO WATCH | Turkey Election 2023: Erdogan accepts runoff in elections × Earlier, Kilicdaroglu had alleged that the dissemination of a text message his campaign meant to be sent to prospective voters was obstructed. Kilicdaroglu's accusations come ahead of the runoff vote between Erdogan sand Nation's Alliance leader on Sunday. Erdogan Vs Kilicdaroglu: Who stands where? In the first round of voting on May 14, Erdogan got 49.5 per cent support, falling just short of the majority needed to avoid a runoff. Kilicdaroglu, the candidate of a six-party opposition alliance, received 44.9 per cent support. Nationalist candidate Sinan Ogan came third with 5.2% support and was eliminated. Ogan subsequently threw his weight behind Erdogan and supported his re-election bid. Erdogan, therefore, leads in the first round by 2.5 million votes and remains the favourite to win. However, his rival believes the margin could still be bridged, either by eliminated candidate Ogan's 2.8 million supporters or by the eight million voters who did not turn out in the first round. At present, Erdogan seems confident of his win. He is reported to be focusing his previous successes, and his election campaign has emphasised on continuity. On Sunday, it will be the first time Turkish voters would go to vote for a second time to select their next president. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Turkey elections: 'This man is a coward', rival blasts Erdogan ahead of Sunday's presidential run-off

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a final election campaign rally in Istanbul on Saturday. Turkey will hold its general election on 14 May 2023 with a two-round system to elect its president, while parliamentary elections will be held simultaneously.

Turkey Election 2023: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu supporters campaign at full speed

An air of anti-incumbency builds around Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as most opinion polls show him trailing behind rival candidate Kilicdaroglu. Will Erdogan be able to retain his office or will the tremors of the quake shake his political ambitions? Ghadi Francis gets you the story.

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Turkey presidential run-off results: Erdogan trumps Kilicdaroglu in historic vote

Turkey presidential run-off results: Erdogan leads as rival Kilicdaroglu banks on people's 'common sense'

Turkey elections: 'This man is a coward', rival blasts Erdogan ahead of Sunday's presidential run-off

Turkey Election 2023: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu supporters campaign at full speed

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