Turkey’s presidential election is going to a second round run-off between Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu. Here’s Sandra Gathmann in Istanbul ⤵️

As things stand, the Turkish presidential election is headed for a run-off on May 28. Follow our LIVE vote tracker for the latest election results ⤵️

The main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu has said he would accept a run-off and would win it. “Despite all of his lies and attacks, Erdogan did not receive the desired outcome,” said Kilicdaroglu. 🔴 LIVE updates:

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks set to face a second-round run off against main challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu, after the most closely fought election in decades ⤵️ 🔴 LIVE updates:

Turkey's ultra-nationalist third candidate, Sinan Ogan, has emerged as the kingmaker after picking up 5% of the votes. He has yet to come out for either frontrunner. 🔴 LIVE updates:

Turkish electoral chief has confirmed that the presidential election will go to a runoff between President Tayyip Erdogan and his main rival on May 28. 🔴 LIVE updates:

"I will stand tall." Kilicdaroglu has told his supporters to remain optimistic going into the presidential run-off. 🔴 LIVE updates:

Turkey’s lira held near a two-month low, its sovereign dollar bonds tumbled and the cost of insuring exposure to the country’s debt spiked after elections. 🔴 LIVE updates:

What’s a run-off vote? Here's everything you need to know about Turkey's election results ⤵️

The Istanbul prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the social media accounts spreading ‘false information’ on polls. 🔴 LIVE updates:

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defies ‘politicised’ opinion polls in Turkish election

Turkey's 'kingmaker'? Nationalist Sinan Ogan is out of the presidential race, but could play a pivotal role in the run-off ➡️

@SandraGathmann Turkey has a second round. I didn't know. Not bad.

@SandraGathmann Erdogan is not fanatical enough for nationalists. They aren’t going to go for his opponent.

@SandraGathmann #GandhiKemal

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@SandraGathmann Sandra It Starts Here! :)

@SandraGathmann I am in Saudi Arabia. I like to know when is the date to vote in run-off in Saudi Arabia. Pls.

@SandraGathmann Turkey elections update Why erdogan won