Turkey election: Erdogan leads in early results

Source: BBC News

Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ahead in the presidential election with 52% of votes counted, state media report.

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Mr Erdogan has 56%, and his closest rival, Muharrem Ince, is on 29%.

If Mr Erdogan wins more than 50% of the overall vote, he will be declared the winner and avoid the need for a second round of voting.

As well as the presidency, voters are also choosing members of parliament. Mr Erdogan’s party is ahead in that poll.

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