General Election Commission Research Articles

Digital-based Political Education through the Election Care Village Program in Deli Serdang Regency

The General Election Commission of the Republic of Indonesia established Desa Peduli Pemilu dan Pemilihan (DP3) to increase knowledge skills and strengthen public acceptance and trust in the election mechanism as the main instrument of the political system. The low voter turnout in Deli Serdang Regency is the reason for the KPU of North Sumatra Province to focus the program on Bandar Khalipah Village and Tembung Village. Observation results show the usefulness of the Desa Peduli Pemilu dan Pemilihan program as a projection to increase voter participation in 2024. Therefore, this service activity was carried out to provide an understanding of Digital-Based Political Education through the Election and Election Care Village Programme in Deli Serdang Regency by involving Bandar Khalipah Village and Tembung Village. The method used is a combination of Participatory Rural Appraisal and Participatory Learning and Action through three stages, namely Preparation, Implementation, and Evaluation. Firstly, this service activity was carried out together with DP3 with Bandar Khalipah Village and Tembung Village, which included learning about political education. Second, increasing understanding of the development of socialization and political education for citizens and increasing voter participation in Deli Serdang Regency; and third, assisting in digital content creation training. The results of this service recommend that activity participants be able to transform the understanding of political education to increase voter participation in Deli Serdang Regency. This service also suggests that the coaching and mentoring of digital content creation training be used in the long term by Bandar Khalipah Village and Tembung Village.

Strategi Pendidikan Politik KPU dalam Meningkatkan Partisipasi Pemilih Pemula pada Pemilihan Bupati dan Wakil Bupati Solok Tahun 2020 di Kabupaten Solok

The background of this research was triggered by the urgent need to increase the political participation of novice voters in general elections in Solok Regency. Data from the Solok Regency KPU illustrates a worrying trend, with the number of first-time voters declining from year to year, as well as the presence of apathy in the political process. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the factors that influence the political participation of novice voters, formulate a political education strategy that can increase the political literacy and involvement of novice voters, and identify the obstacles that may be faced in the implementation of socialization. The research method applied in this study is qualitative research, which aims to describe the object of the phenomenon or social setting in the form of narratives and words, focusing on the KPU's political education strategy in increasing the political participation of novice voters in the 2020 Solok Regent and Deputy Regent elections. The political education strategy implemented by the Solok Regency General Election Commission in the 2020 Regent and Deputy Regent elections is seen through three strategy indicators. Thus, the political education strategy of the Solok Regency KPU focuses on face-to-face approaches, synergy with mass media, and improving the quality of volunteers to increase the political participation of novice voters in the 2020 Regent and Deputy Regent elections.

People's Sovereignty in the Intertime Change of Members of The Indonesian Council of Representatives

This journal discusses the role and implementation of the concept of people's sovereignty in the context of the intersection of members of the Indonesian People's Council of Representatives. (DPR-RI). The sovereignty of the people, as a fundamental principle in a democratic system, is the primary foundation in the process of the realization of the will of people through political representation. This journal specifically explores how people's sovereignty is reflected in the replacement mechanism of DPR-RI members over time. Through a legal and political analysis approach, the journal outlines the legal framework that regulates the process of replacement of members of the DPR-RI and identifies the factors that influence the successful implementation of people's sovereignty in that context. This research includes a study of the role of related institutions, such as political parties and the General Election Commission, inining integrity and representation in line with people's aspirations. The results of this study provide a deep understanding of the extent to which the sovereignty of the people is preserved and updated in the process of changing members of the DPR-RI over time. The implications of these findings can provide valuable insights for policy formulation, the development of democratic systems, and the strengthening of people's political participation in the Indonesian context

Strategi Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU) Kabupaten Jember dalam Persiapan Pemilu Tahun 2024

The purpose of this research is to find out what strategies have been prepared by the General Election Commission (KPU) of Jember Regency in preparing for the upcoming 2024 elections. In addition, this study also aims to determine the factors that support and also factors that hinder the implementation of the strategy that has been prepared by the General Election Commission (KPU) of Jember Regency. The method used is a descriptive qualitative method. In this study, several informants were interviewed in order to obtain valid data. The results of this study indicate that: The General Election Commission (KPU) of Jember Regency already has a strategic plan that will take effect from 2020 to 2024, and the strategy that has been made by the Jember Regency KPU is divided into 2 (two) strategies, the first strategy is based on the strengths and opportunities possessed by the Jember Regency KPU, the two strategies are based on the weaknesses and threats possessed by the Jember Regency KPU. There are 2 (two) supporting factors owned by the Jember Regency KPU, namely, the first human resource factor that supports carrying out the KPU strategy, the second is facilities and infrastructure, and there are approximately 10 inhibiting factors which also pose a threat to the KPU in carrying out the strategy.

KPU’s Strategy in Overcoming Double Data Issues in the Registration of 2024 Electoral Participants in Mojokerto City

This article highlights the strategies employed by the General Election Commission (KPU) to address the issue of double data that emerged during the registration process of the 2024 General Election participants in Mojokerto City. This issue stems from the ineffectiveness of the Political Party Information System (SIPOL), evidenced by thousands of double data on party membership. Double data issues can pose a severe threat to the integrity of democratic elections. Hence, this research focuses on the KPU's efforts or strategies to maintain the accuracy and reliability of data. The formulation of these strategies prioritizes the implementation of the Electoral Governance Theory, with the primary focus on analyzing and finding solutions to existing issues. This research applied a qualitative approach with a case study model. Data was collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results of this research indicate that based on Decree No. 260 of 2022, KPU has conducted Administrative Verification to identify potential cases of dual memberships and ineligible memberships. This process involves four main stages, including registration, administrative verification, factual verification, and determination. This research also aims to discover the issues faced by the General Election Commission (KPU) of Mojokerto City during the verification process.

Analysis of Twitter User Sentiment on Presidential Candidate Anies Baswedan Using Naïve Bayes Algorithm

Indonesian hold presidential election in 2024. One of the most discussed topics by public is the presidential candidates. The discussion about the presidential candidate certainly reaped various kinds of responses from public, ranging from support to statements of disapproval. This research was limited to the candidacy of Anies Baswedan as a presidential candidate before a vice president candidate as his pair was selected. The purpose of this study is to conduct a sentiment analysis of public responses regarding Indonesia 2024 presidential candidate Anies Baswedan using tweets data from October 2022 to January 2023 using the naïve bayes classifier algorithm. This is expected to provide an overview of the public opinions on Twitter. Three test models were carried out with differences in the division of the amount of training data and test data, respectively 60%:40%, 70%:30% and 80%:20%. The test results showed the highest accuracy level was obtained by the 3rd model using training and testing data of 80%:20% with an accuracy value of 76.21%. Further research is recommended to conduct sentiment analysis on the pairs of Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates who have been officially registered with the General Election Commission using various other classification algorithms.

Perlindungan Hukum Hak Pilih Penyandang Disabilitas Mental dalam Pemilihan Umum di Indonesia

People with mental disorders being involved in the 2024 election is an interesting topic of discussion. In this context, there are many pros and cons. The question arises as to whether those with mental disorders have the right to vote. This is interesting to research and review. This article aims to analyze the right to vote for people with mental disabilities in the 2024 elections. Apart from that, this research also analyzes the Constitutional Court decision Number 135/PUU-XIII/2015. This research departs from a normative study with a statute approach. This approach is used to view and analyze legal aspects related to the problems in this research. This article argues that the legal regulation of the right to vote in elections for disabled people with mental disorders is regulated in Article 4 paragraph (2) letter b and Article 4 paragraph (3) General Election Commission Regulation (PKPU) Number 11 of 2018 concerning the Compilation of the Domestic Voter List. The General Election Organizers were then revised with PKPU 37 of 2018, which deleted the provisions of Article 4 paragraph (2) letter b and Article 4 paragraph 3 in order to comply with the decision of the Constitutional Court. People with persistent mental or memory disorders do not have the right to vote in elections.

Application of Women’s Representation As Election Supervisors in the Election Supervisory Board in the Indonesian Election Law

This study analyses the application of women's representation as election supervisors and election supervisors who are part of election organizers other than the General Elections Commission. The Election Supervisory Board (Bawaslu) is an election organizer with the authority and responsibility to oversee the process of election stages and election participants. This study uses a qualitative approach by using secondary data from the Bawaslu Decree of the Republic of Indonesia and primary data from the regulation of Law No. 7 of 2017 concerning general elections, journals, internet and social media from Bawaslu agencies, both from Bawaslu RI, Province, and Bawaslu Regency/City. Then, conclude using descriptive analysis techniques. The results of this study show that the implementation of women's representation in the election supervisory institution, namely Bawaslu, does not meet the women's representation requirement of 30%. Even in some districts/cities, women are not represented as election supervisors. Article 92 Paragraph 11, as a legal basis regarding women's representation in Bawaslu, is not fully implemented. Regulations are not only used as an obligation abort as a condition for women's entry into politics that have been given places and rules. In addition, implementation and supervision in the field are needed. There needs to be integrity and transparency from the selected selection team with no political content that benefits one candidate. However, due diligence and appropriateness are in the realm of Bawaslu of the Republic of Indonesia.

Assessing the Probability of Affirmative Action Women’s Quota for Members of the Regional Representative Council (DPD)

Gender quota policies for women in parliament or politics worldwide have developed since the 1990s. Indonesia applies this policy to the House of Representatives (DPR) as a political representation with a 30 (thirty) percent quota. As a fellow national parliamentary institution that is part of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), it turns out that there is a policy vacuum for DPD institutions. The vacuum, in addition to illustrating discriminatory practices, can potentially result in a very minimal representation of women in the institution. This study aims to assess the probability of implementing a similar policy for DPD institutions or provide other recommendations that are more appropriate. This research used normative legal research that uses the statute approach, conceptual approach, and comparative approach. Our data is obtained from a literature study and will be analyzed qualitatively. The results of this study, based on the consideration of nomination inequality and patriarchal culture, comparison of other countries, DPD as part of the MPR, Indonesia's bicameral system, and the correlation of Regional Representation and Women's Issues in Indonesia; DPD has several important and relevant arguments for implementing affirmative gender quota policy. However, against these considerations, there are also arguments that are not important and irrelevant, have no significant impact, or are impossible to apply, which is a challenge to implement affirmative policies such as DPR. Therefore, the most appropriate recommendation for DPD is simply through more massive socialization of candidacy by the General Election Commission (KPU) so that the legal culture in the form of awareness of the existence of female DPD members will grow and concerns about the lack of female DPD members can be prevented.

The Role of Regional General Election Commission to Prevent Null Vote: Challenges and Opportunities

Every five years the Indonesian state holds General Elections, one of which is the Presidential Election or General Election for the President and Vice President which adheres to the LUBER JURDIL principle. The holding of General Elections is not far from the actions of the people who practice Abstentions. The percentage of Abstentions in Sidoarjo Regency in the 2019 Presidential Election was 18.12%. One of the causes of Abstentions is because people adhere to a typology of pragmatism, that is, if they are going to vote, they do not look at the vision and mission but from what they get from the candidate pair. Abstentions are regulated in articles 442 and 443 of Law Number 7 of 2017 Concerning General Elections. KPU Sidoarjo Regency has a very important role to play in minimizing the number of Abstentions by conducting outreach to all levels of society about the importance of General Elections.The focus of the research in this study are: 1.) What caused the White Group to occur in the 2019 General Election for President and Vice President in Sidoarjo Regency? 2.) What is the role or strategy of the Sidoarjo Regency KPU in minimizing or reducing the number of Whites in the 2019 General Election for President and Vice President. The research method uses a type of empirical juridical research with data collection techniques namely observation, interviews, and documentation. This study uses descriptive data analysis. The validity of the data in this thesis uses source triangulation which explores data from different points of view.The results of this study are 1.) The causes of abstaining from the people of Sidoarjo Regency are dominated by a typology of pragmatic society where if they vote they do not see their vision and mission but what they get when they are about to vote. The absence of sanctions in Law Number 7 of 2017 Concerning General Elections results in people easily committing Abstentions, 2.) The Sidoarjo Regency KPU's role in minimizing the Abstentions figure is guided by KPU Regulation Number 10 of 2018 Concerning Socialization, Voter Education and Participation Society in the Implementation of General Elections. Suggestions from research for the public to be aware of the importance of elections and not to vote for Abstentions and for the KPU so that the TPS locations are not too far away so that people can easily reach them when they want to vote.

Strategi Komunikasi Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU) Kabupaten Boyolali Melalui Pendidikan Politik untuk Meningkatkan Partisipasi Pemilih

General Elections (Pemilu) have become one of the essential democratic activities to achieve a more developed Indonesia. As Indonesian citizens, it is paramount to amplify efforts to advocate for their voting rights in democratic processes to use their voters. On the other hand, there are several complexities for voters in the world of democracy. Consequently, as an intermediary between institutions and the community, the Boyolali Regency General Election Commission (KPU) provides insights and information related to political education, further emphasizing activities to foster the spirit of voters during the Elections. The results of this research indicate that active voter participation is increasing with each implementation of the Legislative General Elections. This is based on the concept of "Who Says What In Which Channel To Whom With What Effect?" It has been evidenced that the Boyolali Regency General Election Commission (KPU) has successfully maintained about three times increase in voters exercising their voting rights. While boosting active voter participation, the Boyolali Regency KPU employs communication strategies through political education via socialization and Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) visits to several schools, involving students as first-time voters, community groups, community leaders, and people with disabilities. Communication through mass media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook are also conducted to encourage the audience to continue exercising their voting rights.

Efektivitas Fungsi Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kabupaten Bengkulu Utara dalam Sosialisasi Pemilihan Bupati dan Wakil Tahun 2020

This article aims to describe the process of implementing door to door socialization carried out by the General Election Commission of North Bengkulu Regency for voters in the midst of Covid-19 conditions and to determine the effectiveness of door to door socialization carried out by the General Election Commission of Bengkulu Regency as a form of effectiveness of the institution's function in socialization in pandemic period. The problem focuses on the effectiveness of the KPU's function in socializing the election of Regent and Deputy in North Bengkulu Regency. In order to approach this problem, Christopher C Hood's reference theory is used. Data was collected through interviews and documentation methods and analyzed qualitatively. This study concludes that during the implementation of socialization carried out by the North Bengkulu Regency KPU through four categories of tools that influence the effectiveness of institutional functions, they were only effective in participation tools, while the other three tools such as regulations, incentives and law enforcement showed ineffective results. The implementation of door to door outreach, which was used as a new media, apparently did not produce effective results. This can also be seen from resource capacity factors related to system culture and accountability factors related to implementing reports which also show ineffective results. However, the North Bengkulu Regency KPU has tried its best to carry out socialization regarding the 2020 Regent and Deputy Regent elections.

Tinjauan Hukum Terkait Kedudukan Calon Legislatif Mantan Tindak Pidana Korupsi Dalam Perspektif Hak Asasi Manusia

Indonesia is a democratic state where the exercise of sovereignty is no longer directly entrusted to the people but to representatives of the people chosen through general elections. Here, all Indonesian citizens have the right to participate either as voters or candidates in legislative elections, including former corruption convicts. However, in practice, Regulation No. 20 of 2018 by the General Election Commission on the Nomination of Members of the People's Consultative Assembly, Regional Representative Council of the Province, and Regional Representative Council of the Regency/City limits the candidacy rights of former corruption convicts. Consequently, this General Election Commission Regulation contradicts the fundamental Human Rights principles upheld by Indonesian citizens. This research focuses on two aspects: examining and elucidating the legal status of former corruption convicts from the perspective of Human Rights and the legal regulations related to the legislative candidacy of former corruption convicts in General Election Commission Regulation Number 20 of 2018, viewed from the perspective of Human Rights. This research employs a normative juridical research method or doctrinal. The research findings indicate that former corruption convicts have the same legal status as ordinary citizens, namely equal standing in the eyes of the law. The Law No. 39 of 1999 on Human Rights and the 1945 Constitution protect the legal status of former convicts. Furthermore, the legal regulations regarding legislative candidacy for former corruption convicts in Article 4, paragraph (3) of General Election Commission Regulation No. 20 of 2018 are againts Human Rights. Especially in the Law on Human Rights, the 1945 Constitution, Constitutional Court Decisions, and Supreme Court Decisions.

Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Data Pribadi Masyarakat Dalam Pendaftaran Dan Verifikasi Partai Politik Sebagai Peserta Pemilihan Umum

The requirements for political parties to participate in the general elections in Indonesia include passing the registration and verification stages by the General Election Commission through a platform called the Political Party Information System (Sipol). The verification process consists of administrative and factual verification, which includes research and matching of the requirements as a participant in the general election, one of which is membership in a political party. However, this membership has caused problems due to the rampant acquisition of memberships through the use of the Population Identification Number (NIK). This research aims to assert that personal data must be protected with simultaneous protection as a maximal effort to eliminate the misuse of personal data by political parties. The research method used is normative juridical by using secondary data sources and supported by primary laws, as well as a qualitative descriptive method to collect data through interviews. The results of this research show that the protection of personal data against the misuse of public names is crucial. Thus, laws that regulate the general protection of personal data can be a reference in legal protection efforts in such cases. Moreover, on October 17, 2022, the President of Indonesia has enacted Law No. 27 of 2022 concerning Personal Data Protection, which specifically (lex specialis) regulates the protection of personal data

Affirmative Action Untuk Penyandang Disabilitas: Memenuhi Hak Pilih dalam Pemilu Yang Adil

This research analyzes the fulfillment of voting rights for people with disabilities in elections and the efforts of affirmative action to achieve justice. People with disabilities have equal opportunities in elections according to the Constitutional Court's decision and the Election Law. Although the number of people with disabilities is approximately 1% of the population, it is important for the General Election Commission (KPU) to accurately register them. The fulfillment of voting rights for people with disabilities is in accordance with the 1945 Constitution and the Human Rights Law. People with disabilities are vulnerable groups with special rights guaranteed by the Disability Law. However, their political rights are often neglected due to stigma and discrimination. Through normative legal research, affirmative action becomes important as a temporary policy to provide equal opportunities. Active participation of people with disabilities is key in elections. The government categorizes voters as normal and those with mental disorders, but the difference between mental disabilities and insanity must be understood. Mental disorders and memory impairment are not the only requirements for elections. This research emphasizes the importance of fulfilling the voting rights of people with disabilities and the efforts of affirmative action for justice. Improvements in registration systems, elimination of stigma, and better understanding of political rights are expected to increase participation in the political process.

Analisis Akuntabilitas Pengelolaan Keuangan

This research aims to analyze the accountability of financial management of the North Sulawesi Provincial General Election Commission (KPU). The research method used is a qualitative approach. Data analysis involves data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. The research findings are as follows: (1) The financial management of the 2020 regional head election by the North Sulawesi Provincial General Election Commission was conducted in accordance with the Ministry of Finance regulations. (2) Several findings regarding the accountability of financial management of the North Sulawesi KPU for the 2020 regional head election were identified. (3) There are several efforts that need to be undertaken to enhance the accountability of financial management within the North Sulawesi Provincial General Election Commission.

POLITICAL PARTICIPATION DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC

The aims of this study was to identify and analyze the socio-political factors behind the high voter toward the Election of the Governor and Vice Governor of Bengkulu in 2020. This research was a mixed research between quantitative and qualitative method. Using the purposive sampling technique with informants who represent various elements directly related to the Pilkada (Local Distric Heads Election) of Governor and Vice Governor which were held simultaneously in Indonesia. on December 9, 2020. Information collection techniques were carried out using Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and in-depth interviews. The results of the study were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman technique by doing reduction, display, and triangulation. The results of the study showed that there were several socio-politic factors that had a direct contribution to the high voter toward the Election of the Governor and Vice Governor of Bengkulu Province in 2020 (77.68 percent). These factors were transactional politics (money politics), the role of the media, the role of General Election Commission (Komisi Pemilihan Umum-KPU) and General Election Supervisory Agency (Badan Pengawas Pemilu-Bawaslu), the role of candidates and the pattern of visiting campaigns. The conclusion of the study is that there is no single factor that dominantly affects voter participation in the Bengkulu Governor and Vice Governor Elections. Voter participation is a product of the interdependence of various social and political factors.
 
 

Pendidikan Politik: Upaya Komisi Pemilihan Umum Sleman dalam Mewujudkan Kesadaran Politik Waria

This article aims to measure the efforts of the General Election Commission (KPU) of Sleman Regency in providing transgender political education. The problem is focused on the lack of transgender political awareness so the KPU of Sleman Regency has an important role there. In order to approach this problem, a theoretical reference from Suryanef regarding the model of beginner voter education by democracy volunteers is used. The data were collected through qualitative methods and case study approaches, with data collection techniques in the form of interviews and literature studies and data analysis techniques using Nvivo 12 Plus. This study concludes that: (1) The voter education strategy of the KPU reaches out by researching several transgender groups through specific approaches ranging from opening communication to discussing the issue of when to implement their political education; (2) the political education materials, in general, of the KPU raise material on the function of elections, the system of electoral stages, and how to be a smart voter in exercising their right to vote when voting takes place; and (3) The political education methods provided are packaged in a variety of non-formal ways, namely in the form of seminars, lectures, visits, and interactive discussions. The obstacle felt by the Sleman Regency KPU is that there is no clear SOP for implementing political education because it is still conditional or has not been properly programmed. So this is a big challenge for them in realizing the consistency or sustainability of transgender political education in the future.

Meningkatkan Partisipasi Pemilih dalam Pemilu 2024: Pendekatan Stakeholders Mapping Analysis

The main objective of this study is to map out the various stakeholders involved in the 2024 Elections as a proactive measure aimed at significantly enhancing the political participation of the community. Conducted using qualitative research methodology, this study focuses on the collection and analysis of secondary data to generate accurate and relevant information about the involved stakeholders. The mapping results reveal the distinct and crucial roles played by different entities in the election process. The central and regional governments serve as 'contest setters', establishing the context and rules for the elections. Then, there are the General Election Commission (KPU), Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), media, and political parties, all acting as 'Players'. Furthermore, the officially nominated candidates and running mates are the main subjects of the election, designated as 'Subjects', while the general voting population is categorized as the 'Crowd'. These findings provide significant and in-depth insights into the dynamics and structure of stakeholders in the 2024 Elections, proving crucial for planning and implementing effective policy strategies designed to boost the political participation of the community.

Critical Analysis of the Selection Process for the General Election Commission Selection Team and the Election Supervisory Body in Indonesia

This research seeks to analyze the selection process for the General Election Commission Selection Team and the Election Supervisory Body in Indonesia from a legal perspective. Through a normative method with a statutory and conceptual approach, the results of this research conclude that the formation of the General Election Commission (KPU) and Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu) selection team as regulated in article 22 jo 118 of Law No. 7 of 2017 concerning Elections which the President formed is contrary to the duties and authority The President is regulated in the 1945 Constitution because no article or paragraph explains clearly and explicitly that the President's right to form the authority to create the selection team of KPU and Bawaslu and is not in accordance with the principle of legality or the principle of the rule of law. So, the formation of the selection team is based on article 22 jo 118 of Law No. 7 2017 concerning Elections is null and void along with legal regulations or derivative legal products. There is a legal violation by the President of Article 22E paragraph (5) of the 1945 Constitution.