Perception of Election Security

SUMMARY

The chapter comprehensively examines the public's perception of election security ahead of the May 14 elections:

• Voter Lists: What is the public's perception of the accuracy and integrity of voter lists? Why are young people and those with higher levels of education more skeptical about the security of the lists? What polarization is observed on this issue between voters of the ruling and opposition blocs?
• Vote Counting: How widespread is the belief that vote counting was rigged nationwide in the elections? What are the differences in perceptions of vote counting security, particularly among young people and segments with different lifestyles? How does this perception change according to alliance and presidential election preferences?
• Public Opinion Polls and Manipulation: What is the public perception regarding the idea that public opinion polls are published solely to influence voters and manipulate them? Are there differences in this perception based on education levels and political preferences?
• Impact of Poll Results on Voting Preferences: What percentage of people believe that published poll results influence their voting preferences? How does the impact of polls on voting preferences vary according to education level and party preferences? Why is the tendency for polls to influence voting preferences particularly higher among Muharrem İnce voters?