The upcoming Turkish local elections are described as a battle to regain Istanbul in particular, and Ankara as well. For the ruling party, preserving the two cities from the opposition is a very important goal.
Istanbul represents 20% of the reservoir and electoral mood in Turkey, and the participation rate in it plays an important role in determining the results of the elections. National and national issues will be strongly present in the local elections, especially in light of the escalating acts of "terrorism" on the country's borders.