Striking poll from ORC: Major shock for AKP in its strongholds! CHP takes the lead in those provinces

Political research company ORC conducted a comprehensive survey between May 11-15, 2025, to analyze political trends across Turkey. In the study covering 15 provinces, striking data was shared regarding voters' current preferences and potential election outcomes.

The poll revealed that political balances have shifted in some provinces where the AKP emerged as the leading party in the May 14, 2023 general elections. Accordingly, according to the survey results, the CHP has moved ahead of the AKP in Kırıkkale, Çorum, Kırşehir, and Balıkesir.

The research was conducted in the provinces of Edirne, Kırklareli, Tekirdağ, Çanakkale, Balıkesir, Konya, Kayseri, Kırşehir, Nevşehir, Niğde, Sivas, Yozgat, Kırıkkale, Tokat, and Çorum. Participants were asked the question, "If an election were held today, which party would you vote for?"

IN WHICH PROVINCES DID THE CHP TAKE THE LEAD?

It was observed that the CHP has taken the lead in Balıkesir, Kırşehir, Kırıkkale, and Çorum, where the AKP had emerged as the leading party in the last election.

Here are the striking results from the poll: