Battle for Istanbul: Mayor Imamoglu seeks to upend Erdogan's hold in pivotal local vote
Turkey's nationwide local elections are on Sunday. The top prize, Istanbul, is seen as a bellwether for the opposition’s chances of taking power away from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in four years.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks on as he delivers statements, in Budapest, Hungary, December 18, 2023(photo credit: REUTERS/BERNADETT SZABO)ByKRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINEUpdated: