Berlin's election shock: Socialist Elif Eralp could make history
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The Left Party (Die Linke) has won the most votes in Berlin's state election. Its lead candidate is Elif Eralp.
Eralp comes from a socialist and trade union family that fled Turkey for Germany. If she becomes governing mayor, she would be the first person of Turkish origin to lead Berlin.