"Turkish Opposition's Landslide Victory Shakes Erdogan's Rule"
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Turkey's opposition secured a series of surprising victories in local elections, gaining control of more cities and major metropolises, which could serve as a check on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's power at home. The Republican People's Party won its highest share of the vote since 1977, while Erdogan's Justice and Development Party suffered its worst showing in local elections since its founding over 20 years ago. The results mark a blow to Erdogan, who has been Turkey's predominant politician for over two decades, and could enable rising opposition stars to build their profiles ahead of the next presidential election in 2028.
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