Three Major Elections Held on the Same Day in Antalya
The elections for ATSO, the YENİ Party, and the Antalya Bar Association were held on the same day on October 18, 2026, creating significant activity in the city's trade, politics, and judiciary sectors.
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Antalya hosted three separate election marathons that determined the future of the city's trade, politics, and judiciary. ATSO professional committees, the YENİ Party provincial organization primary, and the Antalya Bar Association ordinary general assembly went to the ballot boxes on the same day.
While four different lists competed in the ballot boxes established at ANFAŞ for the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATSO) professional committees, the YENİ Party provincial organization held a single-candidate primary in 19 districts. Gökhan Ölmez took part as the sole candidate in the provincial chairmanship primary, and it was reported that voting would continue until 18:00. Meanwhile, thousands of lawyers began voting to determine their new administration at the Antalya Bar Association, which is celebrating its 100th founding anniversary.
In the ATSO elections, Reşat Güney from the White List, Davut Çetin from the Red List, Hatice Öz from the Orange List, and Berkay Bahar from the Blue List were among the candidates competing for the presidency and administration.