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Cumhuriyet: It is being discussed that three lawmakers could move to AK Party in the new legislative year

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This story is from 18 September 2026.

According to information Cumhuriyet reported as coming from behind-the-scenes sources, the possibility that two İYİ Party lawmakers and one Yeni Parti lawmaker could join AK Party is being discussed for the legislative year starting on October 1. According to the newspaper, 19 lawmakers have moved to AK Party since the 2023 elections.

If the claims materialize, the AK Party's seat count in Parliament will increase. AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik had announced that there are requests from deputies and mayors to join the party.

Cumhuriyet: It is being discussed that three lawmakers could move to AK Party in the new legislative year

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