Close race for Istanbul's mayoral seat

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In a tightly contested local government elections, Turkey's main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP) is hoping to clinch Istanbul's top seat. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has been running the city for the past 20 years. Incumbent mayor Kadir Topas is seeking a third term in office. Al Jazeera's Omar Al Saleh reports from Istanbul.