Primary election rules for CHP's presidential candidate determined

Following CHP Chairman Özgür Özel's announcement that a primary election will be held to determine his party's presidential candidate, the rules for this process have been clarified. TGRT Haber Ankara Representative Fatih Atik shared the primary election rules determined by the CHP via social media.

?? CHP’de önseçim kuralları belirlendi

- Aday olmak isteyen isimler adaylık müracaatı yapacak
- Sadece Milletvekilleri, PM üyeleri ve İl Başkanları aday gösterebilecek
- En az 25 imza toplayanlar önseçime girebilecek
- Adaylar kampanya yapabilecek
- Anayasa 101. maddede sayılan…

— fatih atik (@atikfatih1) January 28, 2025

The rules are as follows:

- Individuals wishing to be candidates will submit a candidacy application

- Only Members of Parliament, Party Assembly (PM) members, and Provincial Chairs will be able to nominate candidates

- Those who collect at least 25 signatures will be able to enter the primary election

- Candidates will be able to conduct campaigns

- Individuals who meet the presidential candidacy criteria listed in Article 101 of the Constitution will be able to become candidates

- Membership lists will be posted for review

- The primary election will be held under party supervision

- The primary election will be conducted on the determined date with the participation of all members.

News Source: 12punto