- Turkey's resurgent opposition knocks Erdogan in pivotal local elections
Supporters of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu celebrate following early results of local elections, March 31, 2024. REUTERS/Umit Bektas Istanbul mayor led a challenger from President Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party in local elections in a potential boost for the Turkish opposition's effort to reassert itself. The nationwide local elections are seen as a gauge of Erdogan's support and the opposition's durability.


