The local elections held on March 31 in Ardahan have concluded with 100% of the ballot boxes opened. According to unofficial results, CHP candidate Faruk Demir has been re-elected as the mayor, receiving 42.32% of the votes. Demir received 5,040 votes, while AK Party candidate Yunus Baydar received 4,882 votes.
Despite losing by a margin of 158 votes, the AK Party has filed an objection to the results and has requested a recount of the votes in 14 ballot boxes in the Çıldır district. The objection submitted by the AK Party will be evaluated by the election boards.
Faruk Demir’s victory in Ardahan has been celebrated by CHP supporters, as he managed to secure a second term as the mayor. Demir’s successful campaign focused on issues such as improving infrastructure, increasing employment opportunities, and enhancing public services in the city.
The tight race between Demir and Baydar has brought attention to the political landscape in Ardahan, with both candidates campaigning vigorously in the lead-up to the elections. The final outcome has underscored the competitive nature of local politics in the region.
The election results in Ardahan highlight the importance of grassroots democracy and the engagement of local communities in the political process. The upcoming recount of votes in the Çıldır district will determine the final outcome of the mayoral race and will be closely monitored by both the CHP and the AK Party.
