The municipalities, which are Turkey's two largest cities and both run by the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), deny the allegations.

Still, Sunday’s run-off is a first-ever presidential second round in Turkey. In 2019, Erdogan’s ruling party lost the major cities in mayoral elections, including his own hometown, Istanbul.

Ozgur Ozel, Turkey’s main opposition leader, was slapped in the face after attending the funeral of a pro-Kurdish politician in Istanbul on Sunday as political tensions continue to run high.

The early morning 5K run/walk on Thanksgiving Day is returning to trails in 4S Ranch with a new name and charitable cause. It is now dubbed the North County Turkey Trot.