Elections In Indonesia Research Articles

PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SEBAGAI SUMBER INFORMASI PEMILU PILPRES DAN PILEG 2024 DI KALANGAN MAHASISWA PERGURUAN TINGGI KEAGAMAAN NEGERI DI PALANGKA RAYA

General election is a manifestation of democracy. Since Indonesia independence, general election has been carried out using various electoral systems. After the reform in 1998, the electoral system involved direct people's participation as a manifestation of people's sovereignty. General election in Indonesia is held every five years. Currently, the General Selection Commission is preparing everything regarding the general election in 2024, both the legislative and presidential elections. Information regarding general election is indeed important for the people, and the media plays an important role in providing various information regarding general election. In other words, the media acts as a means of political communication. This research aimed to describe the perspectives or opinions of students of three State Religious Institutions in Palangka Raya regarding general election information and the media used as the source of information. This research was a descriptive qualitative research, the data was collected by using in-depth interview and documentation. A total of 10 students became the key informants who were selected and determined based on purposive sampling. The results of the research showed that the majority of students thought that the media was an important source of information regarding general election, and in general, social media platforms were used as the main source of information besides the types of mainstream media or internet media. Based on the types of election information categories, the majority of informants stated that information regarding candidates and election processes or mechanisms was the information they wanted to know the most. The informants also stated that they had participated directly in general election, even though only as beginner voters because they believed that as good citizens they should have used their right to vote responsibly.

Social Media as a Negative Source of Political News in a Polarized Society? Indonesian and Filipino Students' Perception

The polarized society due to political elections in Indonesia and the Philippines is inseparable from many aspects. This study aims to elaborate the perception of Indonesian and Filipino students of social media as a political news source in a polarized society during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study uses a qualitative method. The result of this study shows that Indonesian and Filipino students used social media as a reference news source. For Indonesian students, Instagram became the most influential social media, whilst for the Filipino students, Facebook was the most influential social media. Indonesian students negatively perceived social media as a political news source due to the power of social media to increase or decrease polarization, whereas Filipino students have a reversed point of view. The positive perception of media is related to the ability of social media to give the knowledge about the political actors. According to Indonesian and Filipino students, political polarization in society occurs and continues because it is caused by fanaticism, group influence and the media. This research provides new insights to the public about how social media can affect social conditions concerning political contestation, and provides insight to political contestants about the social media usage as a source of political news among the younger generation.

THE DANGERS OF POLITICAL MONEY FOR A CLEAN DEMOCRACY PROCESS UP TO ELECTIONS FOR VILLAGE HEADS, REGIONAL HEADS, LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS AND GENERAL ELECTIONS IN INDONESIA

Elections for Village Heads, Regional Heads, Legislative Elections and General Elections in Indonesia should be carried out without being coloured by political money fraud, because of the dangers of political money for a clean democratic process ahead of the election of village heads, regional heads, legislative elections and general elections in Indonesia 2024, to achieve that power and victory, they used all kinds of methods. And that power will later be used to recover losses due to money politics. For this reason, Money Politics is considered a serious crime in the world of politics that must be fought and eliminated together. Money politics is the biggest enemy of democracy and is a 'bogey' that is familiar with holding elections in Indonesia. In the implementation of post-reform elections, money politics is a violation that is always in the spotlight. Uniquely, both election participants and the public are both involved in money politics circles. To fight the practice of Political Money Towards the Election of Village Heads, Regional Heads, Legislative Elections and General Elections in Indonesia 2024, the role of true politicians is needed who truly understand that the meaning of politics is the art of managing the country and its goal is to create the common good solely for people's welfare. Politics requires good people in it, who have a comparative advantage in the sense of having competence, and at the same time also have a competitive advantage. This is because goodness in politics needs to be fought for until it is transformed into state political policies. The Dangers of Political Money for a Clean Democratic Process Towards the Election of Village Heads, Regional Heads, Legislative Elections and General Elections in Indonesia 2024 will have long-term impacts, which will harm everyone (society), not only harm society as a whole, it can even harm the country, the nation, with various new problems that might occur due to the practice of this money politics. the impact of money politics can also damage the democratic order in a country, so that if it continues it will create new problems in society and even the state and can damage the mentality of the next generation which will have a labour impact on the welfare of society and the progress of a nation in the future. So that the practice of money politics must be stopped immediately because money politics demeans the people; Money Politics Is a Trap for the People; Money Politics Will Lead to Corruption; Money Politics Kills Society's Transformation.

The Practice of Patronage in Elections And Its Implications for Democratic Credibility in Indonesia

Patronage in Indonesian elections often occurs, especially among political elites and legislative candidates. It may be due to the need for candidates to gain votes and support from the public, and the practice of patronage is considered effective in achieving this goal. The study aims to identify voter patronage practices and measure the impact of patronage practices on the credibility of democracy in Indonesia. This research is qualitative, and data is obtained through document analysis and related literature. Election patronage practices can take many forms, ranging from money or goods to voters, unrealistic political promises, to employing positions or powers to influence voter decisions. The study found that patronage practices can significantly impact the credibility of democracies, thus disrupting democratic processes and affecting the quality of elections in Indonesia. The approach can undermine democratic principles that are supposed to be based on free and fair participation and competitive competition based on political ideas and visions. When elections were influenced by material benefits rather than political views, the public felt that elections no longer represented their aspirations and interests, resulting in dubious legitimacy over the elected government. Therefore, efforts are needed to combat patronage practices in general elections in Indonesia. This can be done through implementing strict regulations related to campaign funding and political practices, education and political literacy for the public, strict law enforcement for patronage practices, and improving the general election system to make it more transparent and accountable

EFFETIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTING E-VOTING AS A REPRESENTATION OF ELECTION LAW DEVELOPMENT IN INDONESIA

This study aims to understand how effective the implementation of e-voting in the election system in Indonesia by analyzing based on the statue approach and a conceptual approach. By using this approach, it can be concluded that if you look at it in terms of needs, it is undeniable that the Indonesian nation is currently in the midst of the current of modernization, it really needs a more up-to-date system with various conveniences and practicalities in its fulfillment. Of course, the application of e-voting must be designed in such a way that elections can be held optimally. In the context of democracy, the voting system through the e-voting method must prioritize, respect, and guarantee the credibility of the election. The development of democratic places in media and the development of technology with a fast flow is one of the strong reasons for the idea of an e-voting system in the implementation of elections in Indonesia. Thus, it is necessary to conduct normative and conceptual studies to be able to build issues and ideas and answers related to the effect of e-voting in the election system in Indonesia as a form and process of building election law in Indonesia, but still in accordance with the principles of holding elections and the provisions of laws and regulations.

The Influence of Media Exposure on Voters’ Behavior During The Sumbawa 2020 Local Election (PILKADA)

During Indonesia's general elections, mass media was the most popular medium for transmitting political influence. However, the extent of media influence on voting behaviour is unknown, creating a problem that necessitates careful research. As a result, the purpose of this study was to determine the impact of media exposure on voting behaviour among Sumbawa voters in Indonesia during the Pemilihan Kepala Daerah, or PILKADA 2020. A sample of 400 voters was chosen using a Multi-Level Random Sampling method. To better understand this phenomenon, a set of questionnaires was used as a data collection tool in the field. The collected data was then analysed using SPSS software version 26. Descriptive analysis revealed that the level of media exposure was divided into three categories: low, medium, and high. However, such exposure has only a minor impact on voter behaviour. While inferential analysis shows that non-mass media exposure has a significant influence on the voting behaviour of the Sumbawa community in PILKADA 2020. This strengthens the case that the media has a direct influence on voting behaviour, as opposed to previous theories that based their argument on social and cultural variables. In conclusion, this study concludes that, when compared to mass media, respondents in this area prefer online media and media such as billboards or banners, posters, calendars, or stickers as a source of political information. Keywords: Media exposure, Sumbawa, voters’ behavior, PILKADA, Indonesia election.

Youths' Digital Literacy Skills: Critical Thinking to Participate in Elections

The purpose of this study is to examine how to enhance the critical thinking of young people through digital literacy skills. Furthermore, the ability to think critically is seen from the perspective of building active participation in general elections in Indonesia. A literature review was used as the research approach in this study. The results show that based on the challenges of digital life, the younger generation falls into two categories: objects and subjects in general elections. The dominant key to the success of digital literacy lies in the ownership of digital literacy skills, more specifically leading to critical thinking in responding to all events in the general election phenomenon in Indonesia. The design of the digital literacy-based democracy movement includes viral party centers, online forums, digital party organizations, online campaigns, and online protests. Critical thinking in generating active participation in elections includes several elements: digital skills, ethics, safety, and culture. So that the output of active participation is in the form of supporting general elections, monitoring, channellings vote correctly, and being responsible.

Analysis of the Closed Proportional Implementation Plan in the 2024 Election

General elections are very important to maintain people's sovereignty and Indonesian democracy. A good election must pay attention to the system and consider the advantages and disadvantages of the system used and find solutions to any deficiencies of the system used. This is because the system used by Indonesia is a country that uses a proportional election system. The proportional election system has been used in Indonesia since 1955. There are two forms of the proportional system that have been used in Indonesia, namely the closed proportional system and the open proportional system. The system currently used is an open proportional system. However, in 2019 the open proportional system caused many problems to occur. Therefore, in this study, researchers analyzed plans for closed proportional implementation in the 2024 election. This research uses a qualitative method, with a literature study approach. From this study, the researchers concluded that elections in Indonesia in 2024 must be based on the evaluation results of several past elections. Starting from constitutional orders, democracy, election budget, fraud, political costs, and human rights. There are fears that the current system will make people's political intelligence and democracy worse off. An open proportional system must be repaired internally in the recruitment of people's representatives. This can be the answer to the weaknesses of an open operational system.

Online Media Trends on Political Party Sentiment Ahead of the 2024 Election in Indonesia

The purpose of this study is to find out the tendencies of Indonesian online media on political party sentiment before the 2024 election in Indonesia. Online media is a communication tool for political parties in providing narratives and brief descriptions of the maneuvers of the political parties themselves and the candidates they carry. This study uses a qualitative type, the method used is qualitative data analysis software (QDAS). 72 news documents from detik.com, tribunnews.com, pikiranrakyat.com, and kompas.com as the data sources for this research, news documents published from May to October 2022. Data analysis used the NVivo 12 plus device including sentiment analysis. The results of data analysis show that online media tends towards several political parties in Indonesia, including the tendency of political parties towards their presidential candidates, and five types of sentiment have their nominations. The results of this study state that a very positive type of sentiment is shown in Ganjar Pranowo. In addition, in the four online media, PDI P appears more frequently than the other 8 political parties. However, detik.com tends toward the KIB party, and thoughts of people.com tend toward the democratic party.

Board Game Design as a Means to Educate Indonesian Novice Voters about Participating in an Elections

Apathetic about elections in Indonesia is one of few topics that are often discussed whenever the elections period is being held. With generation z attain 27. 94 percent of the total population of Indonesia, it is important that the majority of the Indonesian citizens participate and use their right to vote wisely with a mindset that cares about the nation’s future. This board game is created as a means to educate Indonesian novice voters about taking part in an election so that they are more inclined to participate and use their right of voting. Using board games as the medium makes learning more fun and conveys the message more easily.

An Analysis of Figurative Language Used on Political Discussion at Prime Time News Metro TV

This study describes about how figurative language used in several political discussions which are presented in Prime Time News Metro TV YouTube Channel. This study was not only described types of figurative language but also described each meaning/message. The source of data based on four selected videos which had similar theme called The Upcoming 2024’s Election in Indonesia, those were appeared between January to April 2022. In data analysis, it found that there were 204 utterances containing of figurative language. Therefore, based on Keraf(2009) classifications there were 7 types of figurative language found in this study which are simile, metaphor, personification, synecdoche, irony, sarcasm and innuendo. In this results, metaphor became the most frequent type of figurative language. Moreover, this study also found 5 types of meaning among 7 types of meaning in Pardede(2016) namely; conceptual meaning, connotative meaning, social meaning, affective meaning and reflected meaning. In shorts, there were three results of this study: firstly, connotative meaning became the most frequent type of meaning, secondly, it was compatible to the general assumption about figurative language was rich of imply meaning; lastly, metaphor had special role to emphasize the speaker’s intention while using other figurative language like sarcasm and innuendo.

The Role of the Election Supervisory Board (BAWASLU) in Preventing Criminal Actions of Corruption in Elections in Indonesia

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the role of the Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu) in preventing corruption in elections in Indonesia. Indonesia as a country that adheres to a democratic government system as referred to in Article 1 paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution, where the general election is a means of implementing people's sovereignty which is carried out directly, openly, honestly and fairly. Therefore, the law serves to resolve disputes or problems. It is hoped that the holding of elections can maintain public trust in democratic institutions. Where currently corruption is still happening in the implementation of elections. This research method is descriptive with the type of normative juridical research, using a statutory approach and a conceptual approach. The results of the study show that there are still many violations in the form of criminal acts of corruption and there are still many election disputes that occur in the implementation of elections. Based on the results of the study indicate that the role of Bawaslu in preventing corruption in elections is considered less than optimal. Although the establishment of the Integrated Law Enforcement Center (Gakkumdu) functions as a center for resolving election crimes which is a repressive effort, it has not provided a deterrent effect for perpetrators of corruption in the administration of elections. Based on this, the authors view that preventive efforts are seen as more effective efforts in preventing corruption in elections in Indonesia. Therefore, it is important to realize elections with integrity through optimizing the role of Bawaslu in fostering an anti-corruption culture

Governing the Requirement of Non-Former Convicted of Corruption for Prospective Candidate Member of Legislative in The 2019 General Election In Indonesia

Governing the Requirement of Non-Former Convicted of Corruption for Prospective Candidate Member of Legislative in The 2019 General Election In Indonesia

Understanding the Voter Data Information System (SIDALIH): The Need for Sustainable Voter Data Accuracy (DPB) Ahead of the 2024 General Election

This study discusses the integration of technology in the form of a voter data information system application (Sidalih) by the KPU, which focuses on continuous voter data accuracy (DPB). The use of the Sidalih application is considered sufficient to help the KPU in its work, but for the 2024 election, the Sidalih-DPB application is not certain to be used due to inadequate regulations. This study aims to understand the role of Sidalih in increasing the accuracy of sustainable voter data ahead of the 2024 General Election in Indonesia. The successful implementation theory of the Merilee S Grindle model with content parameters and policy context becomes an instrument in exploring the function of Sidalih. The research was conducted at KPU Riau with a case study approach since this application was used in the process of voter data accuracy. The results of the study indicate that Sidalih is an application that is very helpful for realizing voter data that is accurate and quite effective. Sidalih serves to verify continuous voter data before and during the stage of updating voter data. However, Sidalih needs to get political support from policymakers to be used sustainably.
 Keywords: voter data information system, Sidalih, data update, KPU, election, Indonesia

Personification of Religious Elite, Political Behavior and Identity Politics: A Profile of Regional Elections in Indonesia

The religious elite's role is significant in Indonesia's regional head elections. The political behavior of the religious elite; The role of the religious elite has legitimacy as a symbolic representation of the highest religious authority in society. The politicization of Identity at the local level has strengthened along with the presence of elite groups that participate in proclaiming the superiority of Identity, the spirit of communalism, feudalism, and regional issues in political events. This paper aims to analyze the relationship between the role and behavior of religious elites and identity politics in regional elections in the realm of politics at the local level. Based on the results of interviews, observations, and analysis of qualitative research data revealed: First, the dynamics of direct regional elections in Situbondo, Banyuwangi, Bondowoso, and Jember; second, the legitimacy of power and the political behavior of religious elites in regional elections; third, the current role of the elite mobilizes the masses and political campaigns and forth, the use of Identity Politics in regional elections. This paper suggests that the government and election organizers increase consistency in keeping the public sphere from being dominated by specific identity political forces by commodifying the politicization of religion; whatever form of identity politics in the name of religion does not cause a commotion that has the potential to undermine the disintegration of nation and state.

Communication of Political Identity & Indonesian Presidential Candidacy in the 2024 Election

So far, the presidential election in Indonesia has been a public concern. President Jokowi, in his second term as President, is suspected of wanting to run for a third term if allowed by existing regulations. The emergence of presidential candidates for the 2024 period from his ministers is a challenge for Jokowi. Anisbaswedan, the former governor of Jakarta, was appointed by the Nasdem party as one of the presidential candidates. Thus, the writer addresses the above phenomena and examines the future prospects and identity communication built by respective parties. This study uses political identity, identity communication, and a constructive approach using library research. The data used comes from library sources, both in the form of text in books, articles, papers, and other written sources. This research belongs to the descriptive-analytic research category, which describes and analyzes comprehensively the Indonesian 2024 President. Source of data obtained from primary and secondary literature. The primary data source is the literature on identity and communication. Sources from the internet are used in this study as an additional reference. The research results were analyzed descriptively. They used theories such as the theory of communication, identity, and constructivism. The research results show that the identity communication of the Indonesian presidential candidate must accommodate the majority of people in terms of race, culture, and religion. East Java, Central Java, and West Java, for example, are high in population than other provinces in the region, which mostly determine the candidate's win. Postponing the presidential election is another possible case, in case Mr. Jokowi wins the Constitution Commission and grants of Indonesian Constitution for his third period.

Strengthening Democratic Elections and Quality in Indonesia

General election, a vital indicator of a democratic country like Indonesia, has been implemented since 1955, but its realization as a truly democratic process remains questionable. The purpose of this research is to examine the standards of democratic, quality and ways to strengthen election in Indonesia. The research uses a normative approach, utilizing secondary data and both juridical and conceptual approaches. The juridical approach is employed due to the legal aspects of the research object, while the conceptual approach is utilized to understand the concepts of Democratic and Qualified Elections. The data, which is in the form of descriptions, is analyzed in a qualitative descriptive manner. It is concluded that the realization of democratic and quality elections in Indonesia is highly dependent on several factors, including the state, election participants, and citizens as voters

Internet Shutdown in Indonesia: An Appropriate Response or A Threat to Human Rights?

In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of harsh censorship in several parts of the globe, notably Africa and Asia. In some cases, the shutdown may be justified, but in other cases, it is driven by the political interest of the regime. The research evaluates the Internet shutdowns in the post-2019 presidential election in Indonesia and during the social unrest in Papua Island. Using normative legal research, which uses statute, case, and comparative approach concludes that although Internet shutdowns in some situations are tolerable, their usage should be less frequent and more restricted. These explanations must be examined using legality, legitimacy, and proportionality principles to limit official arguments for Internet shutdowns because they infringe on human rights. However, since no enforcement mechanism exists, this is only a formality. The Indonesian government's decision to block Internet access to social media platforms during the 2019 presidential election riots and Papua social unrest is not an appropriate response because the decision violates the principles of declaration, proportionality, necessity, and legality, which must be respected even in an emergency situation. Furthermore, the ruling infringed on the civil rights to information controlled by Article 19 of the ICCPR as adopted by Law Number 12 of 2005. It also harmed several industries, including digital-based commerce. The research proffers alternative Internet policy choices for the government in response to the political escalation and social unrest.

Impaired Neutrality: A Propensity That Occurs Among Indonesian Bureaucrats in the Election

This paper explores the propensity of neutrality disruption among Indonesian civil servants during political elections. It aims to provide empirical evidence to prove that some Indonesian civil servants have the proclivity to violate neutrality by supporting political candidates in a campaign or through social media during the elections. This research was conducted with qualitative methods by literature review, examining policy documents, and a descriptive study to provide an overview of the theoretical normative and practical findings. This research utilized the Indonesian Civil Service Commission (KASN RI) report which showcased 1,399 neutrality violation reports and 982 neutrality violation cases among Indonesian civil servants in 2020 (2020 was the year of 270 simultaneous heads of regional elections in Indonesia), making Indonesia among the “few & self-interest” sphere countries in the modified dimension of interest and societal spheres framework. As the way out from the neutrality infringement paradox, this paper proposed a collaborative approach between government agencies to overcome civil servant neutrality violations and strategies to reduce abuse of power by the head of the government agency during the elections. The implication of this study is to remind the bureaucracy that dynamics and disharmony in implementing neutral competence and political responsiveness inside the bureaucracy occur during elections. Academically, this study is significant in showcasing the complex relationship between neutral competence and political responsiveness in bureaucracy. Practically, the study is substantial for the bureaucracy to learn how to prevent and be immune from political influence during the election.

Contestation of Contemporary Islam: Conservative Islam versus Progressive Islam

This article analyzes the articulation of Islamic thought in the 2014 and 2019 General Elections in Indonesia, both of which were marked by efforts by progressive and conservative Muslims to dominate public spaces. Contestation was evident in these political discourses, with progressive Muslims advocating for moderatism, political ethics, and tolerance in narratives of inclusivism, pluralism, and tolerance while conservative Muslims disseminating extremism, the formalization of sharia law, and intolerance in narratives of exclusivism and homogenization. The analysis questions the continuity-discontinuity, motives, and actors of both progressive and conservative Muslim movements and investigates the challenges for progressive Muslims in disseminating their narratives in Indonesia. The result argues that massive religious organizations in Indonesia articulate, internalize, and institutionalize progressive thought within their organizations and educational institutions. This article encourages progressive Muslims to reckon with and countermeasure conservativism among religious and political elites whose narratives exploit religious sentiments for practical purposes.