PERAN KPU DALAM MENSOSIALISASIKAN PEMILIHAN GUBERNUR DAN WAKIL GUBERNUR SUMATERA BARAT TAHUN 2015

Abstract

This research motivate by the implementation of KPU West Sumatra communication in the 2015 West Sumatra Pilgub socialization which did not reach the voter participation target of 77,5%. The research objective are to describe and analyze arrangement process, delivery and acceptance the socialization message, found obstacles and model of communication process in socialization. This research used a qualitative metho, analyze by Boove and Thil Model with the glamour theory. The research found that communication activities in socialization not maximal yet because the message not distribute broadly and accepted by public. The communication process on the 2015 West Sumatera Governor and Vice Governor Election consist of 8 (eight) phase. There are some obstacles found within communication process; obstacles in the process, semantic, physical and psychological. The others are delays in regulation and improper planning. Evaluation phase is model of communication process which is added on communication phase of West Sumatera Election Commission. The research propose that West Sumatera Election Commission have to plan qualified arrangement, cooperate with democratic volunteers which are provided with proper electoral information, then the evaluation should be performed in every process of communication.