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What to know about voting process in Türkiye | Turkish voters to cast their votes in 5 steps during May 28 runoff

During the second round of the Presidential Election on May 28, Turkish voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots between 08:00 and 17:00. To participate, individuals will be required to present official photo identity cards that display their citizenship numbers.

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What to know about voting process in Türkiye | Turkish voters to cast their votes in 5 steps during May 28 runoff

The ballot box committee officer will verify the identity of each voter and locate their name on the ballot box voters list. After conducting the necessary checks, the officer will provide the voter with the Presidential Election combined ballot paper, envelope, and seal, and direct them to cast their vote inside the voting booth.

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What to know about voting process in Türkiye | Turkish voters to cast their votes in 5 steps during May 28 runoff

The chairman of the ballot box committee will remind voters not to include any additional materials in the envelope, caution against making any marks on the ballot or envelope, and emphasize that only one ballot paper will be provided to avoid invalidating their vote.

These instructions are essential to ensure that the voting process runs smoothly and that the votes are considered valid.

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What to know about voting process in Türkiye | Turkish voters to cast their votes in 5 steps during May 28 runoff

Visually impaired voters will have the opportunity to cast their votes using a template provided by the Supreme Election Board (YSK), specifically designed to align with their respective ballot papers.

If requested, they can receive assistance from the chairman of the ballot box committee, a relative, or another voter present at the time, who will assist them in placing the ballot paper onto the template.

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What to know about voting process in Türkiye | Turkish voters to cast their votes in 5 steps during May 28 runoff

Individuals with disabilities, paralysis, or noticeable physical disabilities can exercise their voting rights with the assistance of a relative who is an eligible voter in the same constituency and present at the ballot box.

If no relative is available, any other voter may provide assistance. However, it is important to note that a voter cannot assist more than one disabled person.

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What to know about voting process in Türkiye | Turkish voters to cast their votes in 5 steps during May 28 runoff

The chairman or members of the ballot box committee are not allowed to enter the voting booth or assist disabled voters during the voting process.

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What to know about voting process in Türkiye | Turkish voters to cast their votes in 5 steps during May 28 runoff

Once the ballot boxes are closed, the counting of votes will commence. After the results are recorded in the minutes, two political party members will be randomly selected by the chairman of the ballot box committee.

These representatives will oversee the transfer of the votes to the district election board.