Turkey’s constitutional framework limits presidents to two terms, but Article 116 permits a third candidacy if parliament votes by a three-fifths majority (360 seats) to hold early elections during the incumbent’s second term. Ruling alliance partners currently hold 326 seats and have publicly endorsed Erdoğan’s candidacy in a potential April 16, 2028, vote, though additional support remains necessary. Recent statements from senior advisers and ministers confirm plans for him to stand in that contest, described as his final eligibility. Opposition prospects have been constrained by legal proceedings against figures such as Ekrem İmamoğlu and internal party divisions, while a cabinet reshuffle has aligned key ministries with continuity priorities. No scheduled events before late 2026 appear positioned to alter the timeline absent unforeseen developments.