Historical Leaders
- Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (9 September 1923–10 November 1938) (Founder and "Eternal Chief")
- İsmet İnönü (26 December 1938–8 May 1972)
- Bülent Ecevit (14 May 1972–30 October 1980)
- Deniz Baykal (9 September 1992–18 February 1995) (1st time)
- Hikmet Çetin (18 February–9 September 1995)
- Deniz Baykal (9 September 1995–23 May 1999) (2nd time)
- Altan Öymen (23 May 1999–30 September 2000)
- Deniz Baykal (30 September 2000–10 May 2010) (3rd time)
- Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu (22 May 2010–Present)
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