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Poll Shows CHP Extending Its Lead to 6.2 Points Over AKP

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A recent poll by SONAR Research, originally shared with VIP subscribers, has gone viral on Turkish social media. When respondents were asked, “If there were a general election today, which party would you vote for?”, 36.6% chose the CHP, while 30.4% selected the AKP.

The results reveal that the CHP has extended its lead over the ruling AKP to 6.2 percentage points, reflecting a 1.8-point increase in CHP support and a 0.9-point decline for the AKP in the past month.

MHP Falls Below Electoral Threshold

The poll also indicates a steady decline for the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP). From 8.3% in January to 6.7% in March, the party has lost 1.6 points in two months, dropping below the 7% election threshold required to secure parliamentary representation.

Youth Voters Favor CHP, ORC Research Finds

A separate poll conducted by ORC Research on April 9 revealed that among voters aged 17–29, CHP leads with 27.5%, followed by the AKP with 20.6%. The 6.9-point gap among youth signals growing generational polarization in political preferences.

İmamoğlu’s Legal Troubles Spark Public Backlash

In a special broadcast on SÖZCÜ TV’s Para Politika, journalist Özlem Gürses shared the findings of a “very exclusive” poll on İBB Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the controversy over his diploma.

When asked if the cancellation of İmamoğlu’s diploma was the correct decision:

  • 51.3% said it was wrong,

  • 18.6% supported the cancellation,

  • 22.3% preferred to wait for a judicial decision.

Majority Oppose Trustee Appointment to İBB

Respondents were also asked if they would support appointing a trustee (kayyum) to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in the event of a terror conviction against İmamoğlu:

  • 51.1% said no,

  • 33.4% said yes,

  • 9.2% were undecided,

  • 6.3% had no opinion.

Widespread Belief in Biased Municipal Investigations

Finally, when asked if municipal audits and investigations were being conducted fairly between government- and opposition-run municipalities, a staggering 68.9% said no, believing that the process is politically biased.

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