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
| Share of the Grand National Assembly | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motherland Party | — | 292 | +81 | 8.704.335 | 36.3% | — | |
| ANAP | Turgut Özal | 292 | +81 | 8.704.335 | 36.3% | -8.8 | |
| Social Democratic Populist Party | — | 99 | — | 5.931.000 | 24.7% | — | |
| SHP | Erdal İnönü | 99 | -18 | 5.931.000 | 24.7% | -5.7 | |
| True Path Party | — | 59 | — | 4.587.062 | 19.1% | — | |
| DYP | Süleyman Demirel | 59 | — | 4.587.062 | 19.1% | — |