"Opposition's Resounding Victory Deals Blow to Erdogan in Local Elections"

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In Turkey's local elections, the main opposition party, CHP, retained control of key cities and made significant gains, dealing a blow to President Erdogan's party. The CHP won in 36 of Turkey's 81 provinces, including Istanbul and Ankara, marking their greatest electoral victory in two decades. Erdogan acknowledged the setback and vowed to address his party's mistakes. The election was seen as a barometer of Erdogan's popularity and a referendum on the country's economic challenges.
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