Politics
Turkey plans early election to clear path for Erdogan's new term
September 17, 2026 at 06:26 PM
Turkish presidential adviser Mohammed Ojum said a constitutional mechanism could move general elections to April 2028, enabling President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to run again.
- Presidential adviser Mohammed Ojum said elections would be held on April 16, 2028, one month ahead of schedule, if 360 deputies approve a motion calling a new vote.
- Ojum said Erdogan intends to run again for the presidency in the 2028 election.
- Under Turkish law, early elections require 360 of 600 parliamentary votes, while the ruling AKP-MHP coalition holds only 326 seats.