Turkey's local elections — and whoever wins Istanbul — could dictate future

Turkey’s local elections — and whoever wins Istanbul — could dictate the future of the country Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once said that whoever wins Istanbul wins Turkey. If that’s the case, the stakes are high for Sunday’s elections as people across the country of 85 million prepare to select their local leaders and administrators. More:Turkey's local elections — and whoever wins Istanbul — could dictate future