🇹🇷 The head of Turkiye’s Supreme Electoral Council, Ahmet Yener, said the results of the second round of the presidential election may appear earlier than the results of the first round.

He noted that "As you know, 24 political parties, as well as our presidential candidates, took part in the May 14 elections. And because only presidential candidates participate in these elections, we think that the results will be earlier."

🇹🇷🗳 Vote counting at polling stations in Turkiye has begun

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‼️ Erdogan ahead with 57% of vote in presidential runoff after over 40% of ballot boxes counted, according to state media

🇹🇷🗳 According to Anadolu Agency, based on the ballots counted so far, Erdogan is in the lead, receiving 54.37%, while Kilicdaroglu has 45.63%

🇹🇷 Footage from Sputnik correspondent: bags with counted votes are being delivered to the regional election commission

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❗️Official data: Voter turnout - 85.2%, Counted - 89.8%. Erdogan - 52.72%, Kilicdaroglu - 47.28%.

❗️Erdogan gains over 54% of vote in presidential runoff, according to preliminary results of Turkish Electoral Commission

🇹🇷🏛 Sputnik photo of the presidential palace right now

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‼️ Official data: After counting 97.9% of the votes, the results remain largely unchanged. Erdogan has 52.14%, Kilicdaroglu has 47.86%. Voter turnout is 85.1%.

🇹🇷 In Istanbul, supporters of Erdogan are spreading across the city's roads in cars, already celebrating his victory.

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