Election Rules and Protection of Electors

No electors may be called to serve in the military or any other state service during the five days before the election or on the day of polling. Anyone who has already been called must be released immediately. This ensures that every elector is free to vote without interference.

Electoral Cards

Every elector must be provided with an electoral card by the municipality. Without this card, no one can vote.

The Ministry of the Interior sends special cards to all communes.

The communal authorities must fill in each card with the elector’s name, surname, age, and other necessary details.

The card also indicates the election for which it is issued and the voting section where the elector must vote.

These cards must be distributed at least ten days before the election.

Electors who were accidentally omitted can apply to the Justice of Peace, who is authorized to issue replacement electoral cards. The Justice of Peace also writes a report against the defaulting mayor, who can face criminal prosecution Istanbul Day Tours.

Candidate Requirements

Every candidate must have the support of at least twenty electors, and their names must be submitted to the District Court. Candidates may be represented at each polling place by an elector who ensures their interests are respected during the voting process.

Returning Bureau

The returning bureau is responsible for managing the voting process at each polling station. It is composed of:

President – must be a judge.

Four other members – including:

one member of the departmental council,

one mayor,

and two primary school teachers.

Ten days before the election, the Courts of Appeal select the presidents by lot from the Court of Appeal, district courts, and Justices of Peace.

The other members are chosen by the District Court in the same way.

This system ensures that the election process is fair, organized, and transparent, giving all electors the opportunity to vote freely and safely.