Erdogan Signals May 14 as Turkish Elections Date

A handout photo made available by the Turkish President Press Office shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) at their group meeting at the parliament in Ankara, Türkiye, 18 January 2023. (EPA/Turkish President Press Office)

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan indicated in a speech on Wednesday that parliamentary and presidential elections could be held on May 14, after he said the date should be brought forward from June 18.

Speaking to lawmakers of his AK Party in parliament, Erdogan said Turks will show their reaction to the main opposition alliance on the same date that elections were held on 1950.