YSK Announces Number of Deputies for Provinces Last Minute
The Turkish Supreme Election Board (YSK) has announced in the Official Gazette that the number of deputies to be issued by each election circle will be determined within 6 months after the results of the general census are announced, in accordance with Article 4 and 5 of Law No. 2839.
The Turkish Statistical Institute revealed on December 31, 2024, the population information for the distribution of 600 deputies according to provincial and election regions. Ankara will have 37 deputies, Istanbul will have 96 deputies, and Izmir will have 28 deputies.
In comparison to the previous period, Ankara, Muğla, and Şanlıurfa will have 1 more deputy, while Erzurum, Yozgat, and Bayburt will have 1 less deputy.
The breakdown of the number of deputies by province is as follows:
– Adana: 15
– Ankara: 37
– Istanbul: 96
– Izmir: 28
– And many more provinces with varying numbers of deputies.
Additionally, Ankara, Bursa, Istanbul, and Izmir will be divided into 2 elections.
This decision has significant implications for the upcoming elections in Turkey, as the distribution of deputies is crucial for representative democracy. Stay tuned for more updates on this topic.
