The longtime leader is seen as committed to the ongoing rapprochement with Jerusalem, while some fear longshot Kilicdaroglu could push Israel away by reorienting Ankara to the West

Incumbent two-decade ruler falls just short of a majority, but sits in a good position to win second round of voting on May 28 after his alliance retains hold on parliament

Retired civil servant leads an unprecedented opposition, pushing incumbent into a historic electoral duel that could potentially end his two-decade rule

Incumbent president wins 49.3% in first poll, vows to lead country for for another five years, while rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu trails at 45%, below survey predictions

An authoritarian president, Erodgan has embraced conservative Islam and won working class support, but many are tempted by his secular rival Kilicdaroglu's promised liberal reforms

With nearly all votes counted in high-stakes election, longtime president holding around 49% of vote, with main challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu at 44% and climbing

If neither the incumbent nor his center-left challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu receive more than 50% of the vote, the winner will be determined in a May 28 run-off

Results expected in evening, with powerful long-term leader facing biggest challenge yet by Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who leads broad six-party opposition

After two decades of uninterrupted rule, longtime Turkish president and his Islamic-rooted party face major challenge by six parties determined to oust him

Country's longest-serving leader and his Islamic-rooted party face their most serious challenge ever from secular 6-party alliance led by Kemal Kilicdaroglu; high turnout expected