İnce’s supporters’ votes remain valid.
Muharrem İnce, the Chairman of the Country Party, has decided to withdraw from the presidential election race, leaving many wondering about the next steps. As per Article 12 of the Presidential Election Law, any changes to the candidate list after it has been published on the Official Gazette in the first ballot until 5 pm on the day of the election will not require any changes.
In this case, the process of the compasses will continue, meaning that a change will not be reflected on the compass. İnce’s name and picture will still be on the ballot, and votes cast for him will not be considered invalid. This is a first-time event, and there are different interpretations of what it means. Some believe that the votes will be considered valid, while others suggest that the Supreme Election Board may take a different decision.
İnce is expected to submit his formal withdrawal application to the Supreme Election Board on Friday. After this, the board will meet and make a decision on the validity of the votes cast for İnce. It is important to note that his withdrawal does not automatically lead to a cancellation of the election, and the process will continue as planned.
As the presidential elections near, İnce’s withdrawal has caused a stir amongst voters and political commentators. It remains to be seen what decision the Supreme Election Board will take and how the situation will impact the final outcome of the elections.
