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Why did the AKP lose votes in the local elections? The striking 'economy' and 'Fenerbahçe' detail

ASAL Research has shared the results of a survey conducted in 26 provinces with the public. When participants were asked, "What do you think is the most important reason for the AK Party's loss of votes in the local elections?", it was observed that the vast majority highlighted the economy.

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ASAL Research has shared the results of a study conducted with 2,000 people in 26 provinces using the CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing) method with the public.

In the study, participants were asked, "What do you think is the most important reason for the AK Party's loss of votes in the local elections?"

THE CITIZEN'S PRIORITY IS THE ECONOMY

While 51.9% of participants responded with "Economy/Inflation/Cost of Living," the rate of those who said "Retirees" was 13.4%.

Other results of the survey are as follows:

Wrong candidates: 12.5%

Refugee issue: 4.0%

AK Party management becoming disconnected from the public: 3.8%

Stray animals: 2.0%

CHP working better: 1.5%

Injustice: 1.4%

STRIKING FENERBAHÇE DETAIL

The research also showed that "statements regarding Fenerbahçe" stood out in the voters' voting behavior toward the AKP.

Participants stated that they saw these statements as one of the most important reasons for the AKP's loss of votes, at 1.2%.

Furthermore, it was seen to be ahead of "trade with Israel" and the "Kurdish issue."

The other results of the survey are as follows:

Statements regarding Fenerbahçe: 1.2%

Trade with Israel: 0.7%

Kurdish issue: 0.6%

Other: 3.1%

No opinion/No answer: 3.9%