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Ekrem Imamoglu celebrated a landmark win on Sunday in a closely watched repeat Istanbul mayoral election that ended weeks of political tension in Turkey. AP

People celebrate after Binali Yildirim, who was favored by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, conceded his defeat in the rerun of the mayoral election in Istanbul, Turkey. Burak Kara / Getty Images

Ekrem Imamoglu was re-elected in a re-run after election authorities sent voters back to the polls, invalidating the result of the mayoral election held in March. Burak Kara / Getty Images

Ekrem Imamoglu greets supporters at a rally of in the Beylikduzu district. Kemal Aslan / Reuters

The streets of Istanbul were packed with residents celebrating the win. Burak Kara / Getty Images

An aerial photo supporters of Ekrem Imamoglu. Zilan Karakurt / Imamoglu Media team via AP

Supporters of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), celebrate their mayoral election victory in Istanbul. Mesude Bulbul / Reuters

Ekrem Imamoglu declared victory in the Istanbul mayor's race for a second time Sunday after Binali Yildirim conceded defeat in a high-stakes repeat election. Lefteris Piarakis / AP

With most ballot boxes counted, Mr Imamoglu won 54.89 per cent to Mr Yildirim’s 45.15 per cent. Erde, Sahin / EPA

A supporter of the Mr Erdogan's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) reacts after the party's Istanbul mayoral candidate was defeated. Gurdan Ozturk / AFP

Ekrem Imamoglu's original win was annulled after only 18 days in office Mesude Bulbul / Reuters

“I hope this result will lead to good. The national will has prevailed once more," President Erdogan said on witter. Burak Kara / Getty Images

The Turkish Electoral Commission ordered a repeat of the mayoral election after President Erdogan's party alleged there was 'corruption' behind his party losing. Sedat Suna / EPA

The CHP claimed that the cancellation of ferry services from the southern shores of the Marmara Sea to Istanbul from Friday was designed to stop Mr Imamoglu’s supporters voting. Erdem Sahin / EPA

Bulent Kilic / AFP

Ekrem Imamoglu celebrated a landmark win on Sunday in a closely watched repeat Istanbul mayoral election that ended weeks of political tension in Turkey. AP

People celebrate after Binali Yildirim, who was favored by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, conceded his defeat in the rerun of the mayoral election in Istanbul, Turkey. Burak Kara / Getty Images

Ekrem Imamoglu was re-elected in a re-run after election authorities sent voters back to the polls, invalidating the result of the mayoral election held in March. Burak Kara / Getty Images

Ekrem Imamoglu greets supporters at a rally of in the Beylikduzu district. Kemal Aslan / Reuters

The streets of Istanbul were packed with residents celebrating the win. Burak Kara / Getty Images

An aerial photo supporters of Ekrem Imamoglu. Zilan Karakurt / Imamoglu Media team via AP

Supporters of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), celebrate their mayoral election victory in Istanbul. Mesude Bulbul / Reuters

Ekrem Imamoglu declared victory in the Istanbul mayor's race for a second time Sunday after Binali Yildirim conceded defeat in a high-stakes repeat election. Lefteris Piarakis / AP

With most ballot boxes counted, Mr Imamoglu won 54.89 per cent to Mr Yildirim’s 45.15 per cent. Erde, Sahin / EPA

A supporter of the Mr Erdogan's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) reacts after the party's Istanbul mayoral candidate was defeated. Gurdan Ozturk / AFP

Ekrem Imamoglu's original win was annulled after only 18 days in office Mesude Bulbul / Reuters

“I hope this result will lead to good. The national will has prevailed once more," President Erdogan said on witter. Burak Kara / Getty Images

The Turkish Electoral Commission ordered a repeat of the mayoral election after President Erdogan's party alleged there was 'corruption' behind his party losing. Sedat Suna / EPA

The CHP claimed that the cancellation of ferry services from the southern shores of the Marmara Sea to Istanbul from Friday was designed to stop Mr Imamoglu’s supporters voting. Erdem Sahin / EPA

Bulent Kilic / AFP

Istanbul elections: what does 'biggest ever loss' mean for President Erdogan?

The ruling party's loss of Turkey's economic heartland, even after demanding a rerun, could mark a turning point in Turkish politics

June 24, 2019

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