By-elections are being held in six towns in Tokat, Gümüşhane, and Nevşehir, as well as in 362 neighborhoods across various regions of the country. Voters are casting their ballots for mayors, municipal council members, neighborhood heads (muhtars), and elder councils.
Polling stations opened at 8:00 AM in the towns of Yolüstü and Çevrecik in Tokat's Reşadiye district, Bağtaşı in Almus district, and Kuşçu in Yeşilyurt district. The towns of Tekke in Gümüşhane and Mustafapaşa in Nevşehir's Ürgüp district are also among the locations holding elections.
The scope of the by-elections is not limited to towns. In 362 neighborhoods where elections were called due to death, resignation, or other reasons, neighborhood heads and elder councils are also being elected.
A total of 27 political parties are participating in the elections. The order of parties on the combined ballot paper was determined by a draw held at the Supreme Election Council.
Voting will conclude at 5:00 PM. Throughout the day, the results from the ballot boxes will reshape both town administrations and neighborhood representations.
Locations of Polling Stations
The towns holding elections are located in Tokat, Gümüşhane, and Nevşehir. Mayors and municipal council members are being elected in six towns, including two in Tokat.
In 362 neighborhoods, voters are selecting neighborhood heads and elder councils, renewing the local governance representation at the neighborhood level.
Party Order on the Ballot
The 27 parties participating in the by-elections were placed on the combined ballot paper according to the draw results. The order includes the Justice Unity Party, DEVA Party, Homeland Party, AK Party, and others.
Voting will officially end at 5:00 PM as required by law. Afterwards, results at the town and neighborhood levels are expected to be announced.