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Voter Turnout in Turkiye's Elections Exceeds 88%

ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - The preliminary turnout in the presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey on Sunday has surpassed 88% domestically and 45% abroad, a Turkish broadcaster said.
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As many as 88.19% of eligible voters cast ballots in Turkey, while 45.5% voted at foreign missions in 73 countries and border checkpoints, according to the broadcaster.
The turnout is updated as more ballot boxes are opened.
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