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Turkey CHP: Latest polls, election results and positions

Election Trend
6.6 %
-18.8 since the last election
Last Election
25.4 %
Election 2023 · 169 Seats
3-Month Trend
-3.1
Three months ago: 9.7 %
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Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi at a glance

Republican People's Party
Flag of Turkey Turkey Social Democratic Europhile Founded 1923

The CHP (Republican People's Party) is a Kemalist and social democratic political party in Turkey. As the nation's oldest party, it sees itself as the guardian of the secular republic and its Western alignment. However, due to its nationalist origins, it navigates a constant tension between its state-founding traditions and the demands for modern reform.

Values and Ideology
The CHP's foundational ideology is built upon the "Six Arrows" of Kemalism: Republicanism, Nationalism, Populism, Etatism, Laicism, and Revolutionism. Its worldview is deeply rooted in the strict separation of religion and state, alongside the concept of an indivisible nation. The party views the state as a pivotal force for societal modernization and ensuring social cohesion, advocating for a secular, Western-aligned humanistic perspective.

Political Priorities
The CHP's agenda blends traditional social democratic principles with a strong pro-European stance. It advocates for social equity, the strengthening of the rule of law, and the safeguarding of freedom of expression. Its target demographic spans from urban professionals and intellectuals to blue-collar workers and secular communities. A key priority remains the restoration of a robust parliamentary system and alleviating economic burdens on lower-income segments.

Role in the Political System
As the leading opposition party, the CHP serves as a crucial counterweight to the religious-conservative bloc. It positions itself as the ultimate bulwark for rule-of-law institutions and the foundational democratic order. Strategically, it faces the challenge of reconciling its traditionally state-loyal, often elite-leaning base with a broader, more conservative electorate, without compromising its core secular principles for political gain.

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Political Alignment
Conservative
Social
CHP
Market
Progressive

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CHP: Key issues and ideological profile

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Main topics of CHP:: Economy (Core Topic), Migration (Core Topic), Social Affairs (Core Topic), Society (Core Topic), Environment (Important Topic)
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CHP: What does the party stand for? Positions compared

Position 2024 Position 2019

Economy & State

Should income and wealth be redistributed? Advocates moderate redistribution in favor of social justice. Stance
How should the state manage its available budget? Leans slightly more towards investment than saving. Stance
Should the local economy be protected? Represents a balanced position between trade and protection. Stance

Society & Values

What is more important: freedom or security? Seeks balance between freedom and security. Stance
Should the equality of women be promoted? Wants active state promotion of equality. Stance
Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced? Holds a neutral stance on LGBTQ+ advancement. Stance
Should same-sex marriage be allowed? Neutral or undecided on same-sex marriage. Stance
What role should religions play in politics? Advocates for strict separation of religion and state. Stance
Should policy focus on urban or rural areas? Favors urban development promotion. Stance

Environment & Globalization

What is more important: environmental protection or economy? Weights environmental protection slightly stronger than economic growth. Stance
What is more important: climate protection or economy? Weights climate protection slightly stronger than economic growth. Stance

Migration & Integration

How should immigration policy be regulated? Prefers restrictive immigration with clear conditions. Stance
How should immigrant integration be shaped? Emphasizes cultural adaptation of immigrants. Stance
Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights? Supports additional rights for disadvantaged groups. Stance
What role should nation-states play? Views national and international responsibility as balanced. Stance

Democracy & Institutions

How should power be distributed? Supports checks and balances and shared decision-making power. Stance
How independent should the judiciary be? Advocates a completely independent judiciary without political influence. Stance
How should the state be organized: centralized or federal? Advocates for a balanced distribution of power between the center and regions. Stance
Positions of CHP: Should income and wealth be redistributed? Advocates moderate redistribution in favor of social justice. How should the state manage its available budget? Leans slightly more towards investment than saving. Should the local economy be protected? Represents a balanced position between trade and protection. What is more important: freedom or security? Seeks balance between freedom and security. Should the equality of women be promoted? Wants active state promotion of equality. Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced? Holds a neutral stance on LGBTQ+ advancement. Should same-sex marriage be allowed? Neutral or undecided on same-sex marriage. What role should religions play in politics? Advocates for strict separation of religion and state. Should policy focus on urban or rural areas? Favors urban development promotion. What is more important: environmental protection or economy? Weights environmental protection slightly stronger than economic growth. What is more important: climate protection or economy? Weights climate protection slightly stronger than economic growth. How should immigration policy be regulated? Prefers restrictive immigration with clear conditions. How should immigrant integration be shaped? Emphasizes cultural adaptation of immigrants. Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights? Supports additional rights for disadvantaged groups. What role should nation-states play? Views national and international responsibility as balanced. How should power be distributed? Supports checks and balances and shared decision-making power. How independent should the judiciary be? Advocates a completely independent judiciary without political influence. How should the state be organized: centralized or federal? Advocates for a balanced distribution of power between the center and regions.
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CHP: Election results in Turkey since 1945

2023 14 May 2023 Vote share 25.4 % +2.7 Seats 169 +23 2018 24 June 2018 Vote share 22.7 % -2.6 Seats 146 +12 2015 1 November 2015 Vote share 25.3 % +0.3 Seats 134 +2 2015 7 June 2015 Vote share 25.0 % -1.0 Seats 132 -3 2011 12 June 2011 Vote share 26.0 % +5.1 Seats 135 +36 2007 22 July 2007 Vote share 20.9 % +1.5 Seats 99 -79 2002 3 November 2002 Vote share 19.4 % +10.7 Seats 178 +178 1999 18 April 1999 Worst result Vote share 8.7 % -2.0 Seats 0 -49 1995 24 December 1995 Vote share 10.7 % -10.1 Seats 49 -39 1991 20 October 1991 Vote share 20.8 % -3.9 Seats 88 -11 1987 29 October 1987 Vote share 24.7 % -5.8 Seats 99 -18 1983 6 November 1983 Vote share 30.5 % -10.9 Seats 117 -96 1977 5 June 1977 Best result Vote share 41.4 % +8.1 Seats 213 +28 1973 14 October 1973 Vote share 33.3 % Seats 185
CHP: Election results in Turkey since 1945 1973: 33.3 %, 1977: 41.4 %, 1983: 30.5 %, 1987: 24.7 %, 1991: 20.8 %, 1995: 10.7 %, 1999: 8.7 %, 2002: 19.4 %, 2007: 20.9 %, 2011: 26.0 %, 2015: 25.0 %, 2015: 25.3 %, 2018: 22.7 %, 2023: 25.4 %

All elections since 1945 in which CHP participated. Click a row to see election details.

Result of the Parliamentary election 2023 Historical election results at a glance
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CHP in government: the record since 1945

1983 1990 2000 2010 2020 Today
Led government Involved in government Not in government
Time in government
2 years • 5 months • 2 weeks • 6 days
Share since 1983
5 %
Cabinets led
0

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Coalition involvements
1

2 years • 5 months • 2 weeks • 6 days

Tansu Çiller Ciller I 25 June 1993 – 5 October 1995 · 2 years 3 months
266 of 450 seats
Historical governments at a glance

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