Spatial Analysis of Contemporary Turkish Elections: A Comprehensive Approach.

Department

Government

Department Name When Scholarship Produced

Government and Economics

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2017

Abstract

This study offers a comprehensive approach to spatial analysis of parliamentary elections in Turkey since 2002. Using advanced spatial models, we find that electoral competitiveness and concentration mostly stabilized in the Western subprovinces whereas they are still in flux in the Eastern and Southern regions. There is an increasing level of geographically dependent concentration and competitiveness in recent elections, particularly in the 2015 elections (June and November). Our analyses also show that while the ruling AKP party has become the party of all regions, its competitors (CHP, MHP, and HDP) exhibit a narrowing geographical appeal.

Journal Title

Turkish Studies

Link to Full Text

Share

COinS