Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in municipal elections but the opposition’s success in key cities dealt a significant blow to his party’s dominance. According to unofficial results, the ruling party lost the capital, Ankara, and the head of Turkey’s electoral board said the opposition was also leading in Istanbul.
Associated Press: Erdogan loses ground in Turkey’s big cities in local voting
Supporters of opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) celebrate after early results for Ankara mayor in local election in Ankara, on March 31, 2019. - Turkey's President said on March 31 his ruling AKP would "correct its shortcomings" after the party appeared set to lose power in the capital Ankara and faced a dead heat over Istanbul in local elections.
