2024 Central Java gubernatorial election
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The 2024 Central Java gubernatorial election will be held on 27 November 2024 as part of nationwide local elections to elect the Governor of Central Java for a five-year term.
Electoral system
[edit]The election, like other local elections in 2024, follow the first-past-the-post system where the candidate with the most votes wins the election, even if they do not win a majority.[1] It is possible for a candidate to run uncontested, in which case the candidate is still required to win a majority of votes "against" an "empty box" option. Should the candidate fail to do so, the election will be repeated on a later date.[2]
Candidates
[edit]According to electoral regulations, in order to qualify for the election, candidates are required to secure support from 24 seats in the Central Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, with 33 seats, is the only political party eligible to nominate a candidate without forming a coalition.[3] However, following a Constitutional Court of Indonesia decision in August 2024, the political support required to nominate a candidate was lowered to between 6.5 and 10 percent of the popular vote.[4] Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support in form of photocopies of identity cards, which in Central Java's case corresponds to 1.84 million copies. No independent candidates registered with the General Elections Commission for the gubernatorial election.[5]
The previous governor, Ganjar Pranowo, had served for two full terms and is therefore ineligible to run in the election.[6][7]
Declared
[edit]These are candidates who have been allegedly delegated by political parties endorsing for gubernatorial election:
| 1 | |
| Candidate from PDIP | |
| Andika Perkasa | Hendrar Prihadi |
|---|---|
| for Governor | for Vice Governor |
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| Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (2021–2022) | Head of the Government Goods/Services Procurement Policy Institute of the Republic of Indonesia (LKPP) (2022–present) Mayor of Semarang (2013–2022) |
| Parties | |
33 / 120 (28%)
PDIP (33 seats) | |
On 26 August, the third declaration candidates of PDI-P officially announced Andika Perkasa and Hendrar Prihadi running as governor and vice governor.[8]
| 2 | |
| Candidate from Gerindra and Independent | |
| Ahmad Luthfi | Taj Yasin Maimoen |
|---|---|
| for Governor | for Vice Governor |
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| Inspector General of the Ministry of Trade (2024–present) Head of Central Java Police (2020–2024) |
Vice Governor of Central Java (2018–2023) |
| Parties | |
51 / 120 (43%)
Golkar (17 seats) Gerindra (17 seats) PKS (11 seats) PAN (4 seats) PSI (2 seats) | |
The chief of the provincial police, Ahmad Luthfi, declared his willingness to run as a gubernatorial candidate in late June 2024.[9] By 25 July 2024, four political parties: Golkar, Gerindra, PAN, and PSI, had announced their endorsement of Luthfi.[10] He was assigned as Inspector General in the Ministry of Trade in late July 2024, after receiving the endorsements.[11]
Potential
[edit]The following are individuals who have either been publicly mentioned as a potential candidate, or considered as such by press:
- Bambang Wuryanto (PDI-P), member of the House of Representatives from Central Java IV district (Karanganyar, Wonogiri, and Sragen).[12]
- Hendrar Prihadi (PDI-P), Mayor of Semarang (2013-2022).[13]
- Andika Perkasa (PDI-P), former Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (2021-2022).[14]
- Taj Yasin Maimoen (PPP), former vice governor (2018-2023).[15]
- Yusuf Chudlori (PKB), chairman of PKB's Central Java branch.[16]
Declined
[edit]The following are individuals mentioned as potential candidate, but publicly declared not to run or to run for another elected office:
- Dico Ganinduto (Golkar), Regent of Kendal.[17]
- Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Mayor of Surakarta (2021-2024).[18][19]
- Kaesang Pangarep (PSI), chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party and son of outgoing president Joko Widodo.[20][21]
- Sudaryono (Gerindra), chairman of Gerindra's Central Java branch.[22]
Political map
[edit]Following the 2024 Indonesian general election, ten political parties are represented in the Central Java Regional House of Representatives:[23]
| Political parties | Seat count | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) | 33 / 120 | ||
| National Awakening Party (PKB) | 20 / 120 | ||
| Party of Functional Groups (Golkar) | 17 / 120 | ||
| Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) | 17 / 120 | ||
| Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) | 11 / 120 | ||
| Democratic Party (Demokrat) | 7 / 120 | ||
| United Development Party (PPP) | 6 / 120 | ||
| National Mandate Party (PAN) | 4 / 120 | ||
| Nasdem Party | 3 / 120 | ||
| Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) | 2 / 120 | ||
Opinion polls
[edit]Pre-election polls
[edit]| Poll source | Date | Sample size | 
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| Kaesang Pangarep | Ahmad Luthfi | Sudaryono | Bambang Pacul | Hendrar Prihadi | Dico Ganinduto | Taj Yasin Maimoen | Ganjar Pranowo | ||||||
| Lembaga Survei Indonesia[24] | 21 - 26 June 2024 | 1,200 | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 1.8% | - | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.7% | +/- 2.8% |
| 15.9% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 2.7% | - | 18.0% | 3.0% | ||||
| 25.6% | 16.1% | 6.0% | 9.7% | - | - | 13.4% | - | 6.2% | 9.5% | ||||
| Parameter Politik Indonesia[25] | 15 - 21 May 2024 | 800 | 2.3% | 1.8% | - | 2.0% | 7.7% | 7.1% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
References
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- ^ "Andika Perkasa-Hendrar Prihadi Resmi Diusung PDI-P pada Pilkada Jateng, Airin-Ade Sumardi pada Pilkada Banten". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
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- ^ "Survei LSI Pilgub Jateng: Ahmad Luthfi 5,2%, Kaesang 2,5%, Sudaryono 2,1%" (in Indonesian). 2024-06-30. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
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