1987 Turkish General Election
29 November 1987 · Under the coup's shadow · 450 seats, 226 for a majority
General elections were held in Turkey on 29 November 1987. Prior to the elections, the military junta's restrictions on former politicians were lifted, allowing them to re-enter politics.
Prime Minister before
Turgut Özal
ANAP
Prime Minister (continued)
Turgut Özal
ANAP
Largest force
Motherland Party
292 of 450 seats
Turnout
93.3%
The result
Motherland Party
36.3% of votes · +81 seats
292
seats
ANAP
Turgut Özal · 36.3% of votes · +81 seats
292
seats
Social Democratic Populist Party
24.7% of votes
99
seats
SHP
Erdal İnönü · 24.7% of votes · -18 seats
99
seats
True Path Party
19.1% of votes
59
seats
DYP
Süleyman Demirel · 19.1% of votes
59
seats