Elections for the Turkish Grand National Assembly shall be held every five years.
The Assembly may decide to hold a new election before the termination of this period, and new elections may also be decided upon according to a decision, taken in accordance with the conditions set forth in the Constitution, by the President of the Republic. A deputy whose term of office expires may be eligible for re-election.
In the event of a decision to hold new elections, the powers of the Assembly shall continue until the election of a new Assembly.
