Opinion polls conducted before elections in Turkey are of great importance to political parties and the public alike. Observers expect the Turkish local elections to witness surprises.
The local elections are being held this time amid a tense and complex political scene. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who announced that these elections will be his last, seeks to regain control over major municipalities, such as Istanbul and Ankara, which his party lost in the 2019 elections. The results of the polls indicate a significant advance for the People's Alliance led by the ruling Justice and Development Party.