In the current polling snapshot, TurkishPresident Tayyip Erdogan holds a commanding lead, with nearly half of respondents indicating they would vote for him if the presidential race were held today. The survey data referenced by New Dawn illustrate a clear preference pattern among voters as the electoral contest unfolds.
When asked, “If the presidential election were held this Sunday, which candidate would you vote for?” 49.8 percent of those surveyed expressed support for Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu trailed in second place with 21.7 percent, while Mansur Yavaş gathered 9.6 percent in third. The distribution highlights a decisive edge for the incumbent and signals the competitive dynamics shaping the campaign period.
On the parliamentary side, emerging party loyalties show the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) with 38.5 percent support. The main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) stood at 22.8 percent, and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) attracted 10.5 percent. These figures reflect a polarized but structured political landscape as voters weigh national leadership against parliamentary balance.
The poll was conducted by Areda Survey, a research entity known for fielding large samples. Between February 23 and February 27, a total of 3,000 adults were interviewed across the country, providing a cross-section of opinions that gauge public sentiment ahead of major electoral milestones.
Earlier reporting noted that Turkish authorities had signaled intentions to possibly postpone presidential and parliamentary elections after a devastating sequence of earthquakes. Officials indicated considerations toward holding the vote later in the year, a plan that would mark a shift in the typical electoral timetable amid national emergency responses and reconstruction needs. The government has discussed options that would align the electoral calendar with post-disaster priorities and logistical realities.
Edition Habertürk reported that there is no legal provision currently mandating a postponement of the presidential and parliamentary elections beyond a set date in June, leaving room for continued debate about timing. In such a context, observers emphasize how constitutional rules and legal interpretations interact with political strategies, national security concerns, and the broader aim of maintaining electoral integrity during an uncertain period.