Supporters of Muharrem Ince, presidential candidate of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party, shout slogans during an election rally in Istanbul, Saturday, June 23, 2018. Turkish voters will vote Sunday, June 24, in a historic double election for the presidency and parliament. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
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ISTANBUL (AP) - Politicians in Turkey are campaigning for the last remaining hours before a propaganda ban begins ahead of Sunday's critical presidential and parliamentary elections.
Speaking in Istanbul Saturday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Turks to vote. He listed the hospitals and transport infrastructure constructed under his 15 years at Turkey's helm as proof of his leadership, and slammed his opponents for lacking vision.
His main opponent Muharrem Ince drew a massive crowd to an Istanbul rally Saturday.
Erdogan called snap elections more than a year ahead of schedule, in a bid to usher in an executive presidency with sweeping powers. He said the new system will bring stability and prosperity to Turkey, but critics warn it could lead to a "one-man rule."
Supporters of Turkey's President and ruling Justice and Development Party leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan listen to his speech during his speech at an election rally in Istanbul, Friday, June 22, 2018. Turkey holds parliamentary and presidential elections on June 24, 2018, deemed important as it will transform Turkey's governing system to an executive presidency.(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
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Supporters of Muharrem Ince, presidential candidate of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party wave flags during an election rally in Istanbul, Saturday, June 23, 2018. Turkish voters will vote Sunday, June 24, in a historic double election for the presidency and parliament. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
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Supporters of Muharrem Ince, presidential candidate of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party, wave flags and posters of him during an election rally in Ankara, Turkey, Friday, June 22, 2018. Turkey holds parliamentary and presidential elections on June 24, deemed important as it will transform Turkey's governing system to an executive presidency. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
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Supporters of Turkey's President and ruling Justice and Development Party leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan chant slogans during his speech at an election rally in Istanbul, Friday, June 22, 2018. Turkey holds parliamentary and presidential elections on June 24, 2018, deemed important as it will transform Turkey's governing system to an executive presidency.(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
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