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Turkey Election 2023: Tayyip Erdogan toughest election battle continues

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has secured 49.40% of the votes in the presidential election, while his main challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, has obtained 44.96%, with 99% of ballots cast in Turkey processed. Erdogan claimed a "clear lead" over his secular rival as votes were still being counted but said he was ready for a run-off election if needed.