“Mobile Phones and Voting: What You Need to Know”
Turkey’s 28th Term Parliamentary and Presidential Elections are scheduled for May 14 and many are wondering about the rules and prohibitions regarding the voting process. One frequently asked question is whether it is legal to bring a mobile phone into the voting booth. The Supreme Election Board (YSK) has established rules prohibiting the use of devices such as mobile phones, cameras, and film cameras in the voting area. The principle of secret voting and open counting is fundamental to Turkey’s electoral system, and any actions that reveal a voter’s preferences in the voting booth are strictly prohibited. Therefore, voters will have to leave any communication devices at the ballot box committee and retrieve them after the voting process has ended. These rules are in place to ensure the integrity and fairness of the election for all participating parties. It’s important for voters to understand these prohibitions in order to avoid any issues or confusion at the polling station.
