New Party Leads Turkish Polls, CHP Falls Below Threshold
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- A July 2026 election poll by Türkiye Veri Haritası shows YENİ Parti leading with 31.2% of the vote.
- The poll, conducted among 1,720 people, also indicates the main opposition CHP's support has fallen to 4.8%, placing it below the electoral threshold.
- AK Parti follows YENİ Parti in the poll with 29.2%, while other parties like DEM Parti and MHP show varying support levels.
A recent election survey conducted by Türkiye Veri Haritası reveals a significant shift in the country's political landscape, with the newly formed YENİ Parti emerging as the frontrunner. The poll, which surveyed 1,720 individuals between July 25-29, 2026, indicates YENİ Parti garnered 31.2% of the vote, positioning it ahead of established parties.
Notably, the poll shows the Republican People's Party (CHP), a major opposition force, falling to 4.8% support. This figure places the CHP below the national electoral threshold, raising concerns about its parliamentary representation should these trends hold.
The ruling AK Parti is positioned second in the survey with 29.2% of the vote. Other parties also registered in the poll include DEM Parti at 8.8%, MHP at 7.5%, and İYİ Parti at 4.2%. The survey utilized computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI) to gather responses to the question: "If general elections were held this Sunday, which party would you vote for?"
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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