Founded in 1983 as successor to Justice Party and Democrat Party. Süleyman Demirel served as party leader from 1987 to 1993. Party heavily relied on AP and DP voters, with 70% local leaders being AP members
Established in 1961 by Ragıp Gümüşpala as neo-Democratic party. Won 48.5% of vote in 1961 elections with 34.8% from Justice Party. Consolidated Democrat Party's provincial organizations in western regions