Turkey's Erdogan at 54.27 pct with 80 pct of presidential votes counted: TV

Reuters , Sunday 24 Jun 2018

President Tayyip Erdogan had 54.27 percent of the vote with 80.1 percent of the votes counted in Turkey's presidential election on Sunday, broadcasters said.

Muharrem Ince, the main opposition's presidential candidate, stood at 29.9 percent nationwide, television channels said. If no candidate wins more than 50 percent in Sunday's vote, a second round run-off will be held on July 8.

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