Turkey's Election: High Stakes for Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu

Turkish voters are heading to the polls in a crucial election that pits President Erdogan against challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who has rallied a broad coalition of opposition parties to his side. Erdogan, who has led the country for two decades, has been blamed for an economy in crisis and government lapses in the enforcement of building codes and rescue efforts. Kilicdaroglu has promised to usher Turkey into a new era by revitalizing democracy and refreshing ties with Turkey’s allies in the West. Erdogan has tried to highlight the strides Turkey took under his rule, as a country modernized by megaprojects like bridges and airports, and a global power that produced military weapons sought by foreign governments. The race is being closely watched around the world.