Poll: 63.5% of Turkish Citizens Support Early General Elections Amid İmamoğlu Arrest Protests

A recent survey by Ser Research (SER-AR), conducted between March 24-27, 2025, indicates that a clear majority of Turkish voters support holding early general elections. The poll comes amidst ongoing protests triggered by the controversial arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is also the presidential candidate for the Republican People's Party (CHP).

Key Findings from the Ser Research Survey

In the survey, involving 2,000 participants across 26 cities and carried out using the CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing) method, respondents were asked:

“Do you think there should be an early general election in 2025?”

Responses were as follows:

• 63.5% said “Yes” to holding early elections.

• 33.2% answered “No” to early elections.

• 3.3% said they have “No Idea”.

Political Turmoil and Demand for Early Elections

The arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, CHP’s presidential hopeful, has intensified the country's political tensions, prompting nationwide protests. Opposition parties, led by CHP, have seized upon these developments to push for early elections, arguing that the political crisis requires a fresh mandate from voters.

The polling data reflect significant public backing for the opposition’s stance, demonstrating widespread support among voters for addressing the political crisis through early general elections.