BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Preliminary
results of the presidential elections in the Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus have been released, Trend reports.
With 48.19% of the ballots counted, Republican Turkish Party
leader Tufan Erhürman is leading with 63.38% of the vote. Incumbent
president and independent candidate Ersin Tatar has received 35.27%
so far.
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19:35
The first round of presidential elections has concluded in the
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Trend reports.
Voting ended at 18:00 local time (19:00 Baku time) across 777
polling stations nationwide. To secure a victory in the first
round, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote. If no
candidate achieves this majority, a runoff will be held seven days
later.
Seven candidates competed for the presidency of the TRNC.
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12:18
The first round of presidential elections has begun in the
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Trend reports.
Voting opened at 08:00 local time and will continue until 18:00.
A total of 777 polling stations have been set up across the
country.
To win in the first round, a candidate must secure more than 50%
of the vote. If no contender achieves this majority, a second round
will be held seven days later.
Seven candidates are competing for the presidency of Northern
Cyprus.
