Kemal Kilicdaroglu has been the leader of the main opposition party CHP since 2010. Now he has gathered six parties to challenge incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Who is the low-key contender? See more in the video.

Six questions about the Turkish election

  • What problems is Erdogan wrestling with?

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  • What does the election mean for Sweden's NATO application?

    34 sec

  • What does the Leader of the Opposition stand for?

    30 sec

  • Will there be a fair election?

    35 sec

  • How might the elections affect the situation of the Kurds?

    37 sec

  • What are the problems of democracy in the country?

    33 sec