Turkey's election system

Turkey's election system is a parliamentary democracy where citizens vote for representatives in a general election held every five years. Political parties need to surpass a 7% national vote threshold to gain seats in the Grand National Assembly, which has 600 members. Campaigns use proportional representation, meaning seats are allocated based on each party’s share of the vote. The election process involves a combination of political party lists and individual votes, ensuring diverse representation. Additionally, Turkey holds a presidential election every five years to elect the head of state directly by voters.