Turkiye's Erdogan says he could still win would accept presidential election runoff
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Election polls closed Sunday in Turkey, where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 20-year leadership of the NATO member hung in the balance after a strong challenge.
"Turkey is a highly polarized country and Erdogan....intensified that polarization as part of his style of governance," said expert Howard Eissenstat.
Voter support for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dipped below the majority required to win reelection outright with the unofficial ballot count from Turkey’s national election nearly completed Sunday.
Turkish electoral chief says the presidential race will go to a second round on May 28 as...