Elections In Indonesia Research Articles

Identity Politics Violations in Indonesian Elections

Identity politics violations are a frequent phenomenon in elections in Indonesia, where ethnic, religious, ethnic, gender, or other social group identities are manipulated or exploited for political gain. The purpose of this study is to identify, analyze, and understand more deeply about identity politics violations in elections, as well as their implications for democracy and Indonesian society as a whole. The analysis will be based on the theory of identity politics, multiculturalism, and political participation. The results of the analysis show that political elites and candidates for regional heads tend to use or maintain identity politics for political interests and strengthen power hegemony. As a result, the use of religious issues as political tools in the 2019 Presidential Election is a source of tension and a potential threat to the country's social and political stability. With a deeper understanding of this phenomenon, this research is expected to provide valuable insights for political stakeholders, electoral institutions, and society at large to develop prevention and countermeasures against identity politics violation and strengthen the foundation of an inclusive and equitable democracy in Indonesia.

Criminal Crimes in Elections in Indonesia

Criminal Crimes in Elections in Indonesia

The Hegemony of Capitalism in the 2024 Indonesia General Election

This article explains how the operation of hegemonic power of capitalism works in the 2024 election in Indonesia, both in the presidential and legislative elections. The hegemonic power refers to the third-dimensional power introduced by Lukes, namely power in the ideological realm. This article argues that capitalism hegemony “grasps” all dominant narratives that emerged during the 2024 elections, both from election participants and civil societies. By using the concept of ideological cynicism introduced by Žižek, this article explains that capitalism in the ideological realm can be so effective because it appears not as an ideology, but as a kind of truth believed by everyone.

Analisis Opini Publik Terhadap Pemilu 2024 Pada Media Sosial X

The 2024 general election in Indonesia has become a global concern, with social media acting as the main platform for political interaction and political communication. This research aims to analyze public opinion regarding the 2024 elections in Indonesia expressed through Social Media X. Using content analysis and sentiment analysis methods, this research explores people's views, concerns and hopes regarding the upcoming elections. The research results show that there is significant polarization among Social Media X users in the election. These findings highlight the important role of social media in shaping public opinion and provide valuable insights for candidates and political parties in developing effective campaign strategies.

Politik Dinasti Dari Perspektif Demokrasi dan Hak Warga Negara Dalam Pemilihan Umum Di Indonesia

The implementation of democracy in Indonesia is a mandate from the provisions of Article 2 paragraph (1) and Article 6A paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, where one of the indicators is general elections. However, the implementation of general elections is often overshadowed by the presence of family members of powerful politicians running for general elections and succeeding, including the elections for president, governor, regent, and others. This condition can trigger much debate and concern about democracy, the quality of elections, and political stability in Indonesia. Nevertheless, the right to elect and to be elected are protected rights and their existence is recognized by the constitution. The limitations of the problem in this paper include: 1) Political dynasty in the perspective of democracy; 2) Political dynasty in the perspective of democracy and citizens' rights in elections in Indonesia. This research used a normative juridical approach by using secondary data in the form of literature studies so that the conclusions are obtained that: a) political dynasty is contrary to democratic principles that emphasize transparency, accountability, and fair participation; b) although the regulations have been set up to protect citizens' rights to elect and be elected, the rise of political dynasty shows incompatibility with democratic principles. It is difficult to avoid political dynasty in a democracy, but efforts are needed to maintain balance and avoid abuse of power by the ruling family.

Voices unheard: Inclusive journalism in Indonesian election reporting

The media holds a pivotal role in shaping the public agenda, particularly in the context of elections. In this process, media coverage is expected to embody inclusivity by encompassing the multifaceted nature of our society, incorporating diverse sources, and narrating a story that reflects a myriad of perspectives, including those of marginalized groups. This research, grounded in the principles of inclusive journalism, investigates how Indonesian media sheds light on people with disabilities (PwD) within the framework of election reporting. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative approach, this study examines articles published on two prominent online platforms – Kompas.com and Detik.com – focusing on their coverage of issues pertaining to PwD within the electoral context. The research highlights generally positive media coverage but notes a limited representation of PwD. Government sources dominate, indicating a need for more inclusive journalism. While legal and human rights perspectives prevail in framing, there is a call for more direct voices from PwD. Overall, the study underscores the importance of inclusive reporting, recognizing PwD as active participants in both politics and society for a more equitable democracy in Indonesia.

The Abstention of Urban Students Preference in Indonesian Election 2024

The Abstention of Urban Students Preference in Indonesian Election 2024

Digital Democracy: Exploring the Potential and Challenges of SIPOL in the 2024 Indonesian Election

This research discusses the use of the SIPOL application as a form of digital transformation carried out by the KPU in the registration process as a candidate for the 2024 Election. The use of SIPOL for preparation for the 2024 Election is the second year it has been used. Previously, SIPOL was also used in 2017 to prepare for the 2019 Election. As a result, this research found that the use of SIPOL for the 2024 Election was better than the use of SIPOL for the 2019 Election. It was also found that the use of SIPOL aims to increase public participation in the 2024 elections. Additionally, SIPOL contributes to transparent and accountable elections. However, in its implementation, researchers found that the use of SIPOL still encountered many problems, for example the recording of a person's Population Identification Number (NIK) by a political party to be registered as a party member. Furthermore, some political parties still faced challenges in accessing SIPOL. SIPOL is also considered to be unable to help the public monitor political parties in fulfilling the requirements regulated by law. This research aims to explain the application of SIPOL in the registration stages of candidate participants in the 2024 election and to identify opportunities and challenges associated with using the SIPOL application. This research uses a qualitative descriptive analysis method. Data collection was carried out through the interview method accompanied by literature analysis and reporting in online media.

Analisis Yuridis Tindak Pidana Pelanggaran Pemilu dalam Undang - Undang Nomor 7 Tahun 2017

General elections in Indonesia uphold the principles of equality and justice for all voters and election participants. Every individual has the same right to vote and be elected without discrimination and free from the intervention of any party. The holding of elections is not free from various violations, which are divided into Criminal Elections or Elections, namely criminal acts regulated in law and threatened with criminal sanctions, violations of the code of ethics of election organizers or elections, namely violations of the norms and ethics that apply to election organizers, Administrative violations, namely violations of the technical rules for holding elections. In order to maintain the purity of elections that are essential for democracy, lawmakers categorize a number of fraud in elections as criminal acts. The Election Law not only regulates the procedures for conducting elections, but also prohibits various actions that can undermine the nature of free and fair elections, and imposes penalties for perpetrators. The type of research in this study is normative legal research, which is a research method that focuses on written legal norms.

Quo Vadis Role of the Indonesian Election Supervisory Body In Monitoring the Neutrality of Civil Servants

Indonesian election as a form of democratic party, must be able to create a climate to pays attention for every principle of implementation of general elections. Such as, the principles of direct, general, freedom, confidential, honest, and fair without exception to state’s civil service. Although there has been the election supervisory body, but in reality cases of state’s civil servant non-neutrality are increasing in every period of election implementation. So, this article will examine and analyze how the form of supervision carried out by Indonesian Election Supervisory Body in case for maintaining the principles of general elections, especially to supervise civil servants. The research uses a normative judicial method with literature studies on law and regulations and other scientific writings that belong to the research topic. At the end, there are recommendation for the improvement of Indonesian Election Supervisory Body on order to increase the effectiveness of supervision over civil servants.

Pengabdian Masyarakat Sosialisasi Implementasi Sistem Pemilu Indonesia di Bawaslu Jakarta Pusat

General elections in Indonesia are a democratic mechanism to determine leaders who are expected to have legitimacy, namely recognition and support from the voting public at large. To achieve this, Indonesia needs an electoral system that is effective and in accordance with the country's conditions. Elections in this country have been regulated through the 1945 Constitution and are conducted through direct and representative election methods. There were variations in the electoral system before and after the 1945 constitutional amendment was made. This electoral system is set up to ensure that the voting process is conducted directly, publicly, freely, confidentially, honestly, and fairly. However, the implementation of the current electoral system shows some shortcomings that require improvement to ensure better elections in the future.

Menggali Makna Pemilihan Umum : Peran, Sejarah, dan Tantangan Demokrasi

General elections in Indonesia are a democratic mechanism that aims to maintain the principle of people's sovereignty. In its history, Indonesia has experienced an evolution in holding general elections since 1955, with various systems and regulatory changes. The role of elections includes the legitimacy of the ruler, the formation of political representatives, the turnover of the governing elite, and political education. The research method used in this study is normative juridical, focusing on the application of applicable legal principles. Elections also involve scrutiny that is essential to ensure integrity and fairness in the democratic process. However, there are still challenges such as the practice of money politics that harm and affect the democratic process.

Controversies and Unconstitutional Practices of Elections Postponement in Indonesia: State Interest or Political Elite Interest?

The Indonesian political atmosphere has recently been shocked by controversial issues regarding the postponement of the Indonesian elections in 2024 nationally. The reason for postponing the election is due to the unstable economic condition of the country after COVID-19 so that it is considered incapable of holding elections in 2024. This study aims to find out how the postponement of elections is regulated in Indonesia, as well as whether the postponement of elections is a constitutional action or for the interests of groups elite. The results of this study indicate that basically the Indonesian Election Law does not specifically regulate the postponement of elections. The postponement of elections in the provisions of election law in Indonesia only regulates regional election delays. Meanwhile, national election delays are not adequately regulated. Therefore, nationally postponing the election is considered a violation of the Indonesian constitution. In addition, it is seen that the postponement of the election is not an aspiration of the Indonesian people so that it is considered an attempt by the political elite to take political advantage in the 2024 election.

The Effectiveness of Campaign Digital Politics in Increasing the Electability of Prospective Candidates: A Analysis General Election of President and Vice President 2019

In this digital era, political campaigns have experienced significant changes with the emergence of various social media platforms and digital technology. This phenomenon is no exception in the context of the 2019 presidential and vice-presidential general elections in Indonesia. Digital political campaigns have become an integral part of candidates' strategies in winning the hearts of voters and increasing their electability. In this analysis, we evaluate the effectiveness of digital political campaigns in increasing the electability of prospective candidates in the 2019 presidential and vice-presidential general elections. We identify the strategies and tactics used by candidates and their campaign teams in utilizing digital technology to achieve their political goals, as well as the impact digital political campaigns on public perception and the final results of the general election. Using qualitative analysis methods, we collect data from various social media platforms and apply content analysis to understand the influence of digital political campaigns. The research results show that digital political campaigns have a significant impact in increasing the electability of prospective candidates, by increasing visibility, recognition and interaction with voters through social media. In addition, we also discuss other factors that influence election outcomes, such as the participation of young voters, the potential for polarization, and the influence of dynastic politics. Thus, this analysis provides in-depth insight into the role of digital technology in contemporary politics and its implications for democracy and the general election process in Indonesia.

The Urgency of Implementing a Blockchain-Based E-Voting System in Organizing General Elections in Indonesia

This research aims to analyze the urgency of implementing a blockchain-based e-voting system for general elections in Indonesia. This research is Normative Legal research using the Statute Approach, Conceptual Approach, and Comparative Approach. The results show that the development of technology and information encourages the need for innovations to organize general elections through electronic voting systems (e-voting) while maintaining the principles of democratic elections. The needs and readiness of Indonesia for technological development are considered when applying the e-voting system to implement elections in Indonesia. Moreover, it is necessary to compare the voting system with conventional elections, including the legal aspects (regulations), the stages of voting implementation, and the effectiveness and efficiency of implementation.

Vernacular Politics Revisited: The Role of Ulama in the 2020 Simultaneous Local Elections in Indonesia

Vernacular Politics Revisited: The Role of Ulama in the 2020 Simultaneous Local Elections in Indonesia

Law Enforcement Effectiveness Against the Practice of Money Politics on the Implementation of Regional Head Elections in 2018, in Lahat District (Case Study of Judgment Number: 238/Pid.Sus/2018/PN.Lht)

This study investigates the effectiveness of law enforcement measures in curbing the pervasive practice of money politics during the implementation of regional head elections in 2018, focusing on the case of Lahat District. Money politics, characterized by using financial resources to influence electoral outcomes, poses a significant threat to the democratic process and the integrity of elections. The research aims to assess law enforcement agencies' strategies to counteract and prevent the infiltration of money politics in the electoral landscape. The methodology involves a comprehensive analysis of legal frameworks, law enforcement initiatives, and their practical implications in the Lahat District during the 2018 regional head elections. Data will be collected through interviews with key stakeholders, including law enforcement officials, election commission representatives, political candidates, and community leaders.Reviewing relevant documents, reports, and media coverage will also contribute to a holistic understanding of the electoral process dynamics. The findings of this study aim to provide insights into the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in the Lahat District and propose recommendations for enhancing their effectiveness in addressing the issue of money politics. Understanding the specific context and experiences of the Lahat District can contribute to the development of targeted strategies that can be applied more broadly to strengthen the overall integrity of regional head elections in Indonesia and beyond. Ultimately, the research aspires to advance transparent, fair, and democratic electoral practices by mitigating the influence of illicit financial activities on the political process.

Problematika Penyelesaian Perkara Tindak Pidana Politik Uang (Money Politic) dalam Pemilu Legislatif Tahun 2024

Community service activities aim to provide the community with a proper understanding of the law regarding the practice of money politics. The dissemination was conducted on February 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time at a coffee shop in Ibuh Village and on February 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time at Mitra Vocational School, West Payakumbuh Subdistrict, Payakumbuh City, West Sumatra Province. The purpose of the dissemination is to raise awareness among the community and first-time voters about the dangers of money politics, its forms, potential sanctions, and the process for reporting such criminal acts. The activity has successfully enhanced the community's understanding of the difficulty in proving money politics cases. Conclusions drawn from the community's perceptions include the majority acknowledging the existence of money politics, recognizing it as an electoral crime, and considering it a cultural norm in Indonesia. Factors influencing these perceptions include individuals' experiences with money politics, their knowledge of such practices, and the political climate during elections. While some respondents, particularly those under 20 years old, view money politics as a normal part of elections, they also realize its detrimental effects on the integrity of elections in Indonesia.

Destruction Democracy Through Determinants of Vote Buying in General Elections in Indonesia

Vote buying is a corrupt practice that undermines the integrity of democratic elections. This involves the exchange of money, goods, or services for votes, which may result in the election of candidates who are unqualified or do not represent the interests of the people. In analyzing the destruction of democracy, political culture, morals and political ethics through the factors that determine the occurrence of vote buying and selling in elections in Indonesia, this article uses a literature study method with a qualitative descriptive research type. Through analysis, Rational Choice Theory will dissect and examine the destruction of democracy, political culture, morals and political ethics through the factors that determine the occurrence of vote buying and selling in elections in Indonesia. this research concludes (1) The practice of buying and selling votes in elections in Indonesia has become a serious problem in democratic development. This happens because of the desire to win the election by any means, including by giving money or goods to voters to vote for a particular candidate. (2) A political culture imbued with repeated acts of buying and selling votes makes these illegal interactions common. The main goal is to make a large number of voters understand the act of voting with certain benefits as an opportunity for charitable people. (3) On the one hand, it can increase political participation for incentive recipients. On the other hand, this can damage trust and reduce participation by parties who view it as a corrupt practice that undermines morals and political ethics.

Democracy Disrupted: High Political Costs, Transactional Politic, and Corruption

High political costs result in the degradation of democratic values that cause democratic disruption. This study aims to examine the disruption of democracy in Indonesia that occurs with the phenomenon of high political costs and offers possible solutions. This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method. The results show that high political costs are the start of transactional politics and corruption. High political costs result in the use of various illegal means by candidates/figures to find sources of financing. High political costs and a democratic process based on financial capability open up the opportunity for the emergence of figures/candidates lacking integrity and quality ideas/performance. Several solutions can be offered to achieve a more substantive, higher quality, and dignified future era of democracy, including: (1) Political parties and the government should promote the optimization of legal sources of funding for political parties, both in cash and non-cash while strengthening accountability and transparency, (2) The government and election organizers should enhance regulatory enforcement, and supervision, and impose strict sanctions on political party funding, (3) Political parties should prioritize the selection of candidates with high integrity and quality based on their ideas and performances, (4) The government and election organizers should consider implementing e-voting for future elections in Indonesia to enhance digital democracy.