Ankara Mayor Leads Polls for Next Presidential Election
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Two new surveys from Turkish research firms AREA and Ank-Ar reveal voter preferences for the next presidential election. The polls show that Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş is the leading candidate among opposition voters.
The surveys were conducted amid ongoing debates within the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) over its upcoming party congress. The polls also tested public support for a possible new political party.
According to the results, Yavaş outperforms other potential opposition candidates. The data suggests that voter sentiment is shifting as the CHP prepares for internal elections and discusses its future strategy.