Candidate Pairs Research Articles

Intermediary Political Analysis: The Role of Political Parties in Single-Candidate Elections

Political parties play a central role in nominating regional head candidates to ensure voter representation in elections. The broader the representation in the electoral process, the higher the level of democracy and legitimacy achieved. However, in the 2024 Regional Elections (Pilkada), despite the relaxation of nomination requirements, the number of competing candidate pairs remains limited. According to the Constitutional Court (MK) ruling, each region should ideally have at least five candidate pairs, yet in reality, more than half of the regions were contested by only two or three pairs, with 37 regions having a single candidate running unopposed. This study aims to map the coalition of political parties in regions with single candidates and analyze the extent of political party involvement in the nomination process. The research employs representation analysis, examining the number of political parties supporting candidate pairs, the origin of candidate pairs' parties, and the nomination threshold. The findings indicate that, in many cases, political parties tend to form broad coalitions supporting a single candidate rather than fostering greater competition. This phenomenon reduces voter choices and weakens electoral competition at the regional level. As an implication, this study provides insights for policymakers to reevaluate nomination regulations to encourage healthier and more democratic political competition in regional elections.

Kinship and Group Solidarity in Determining Victory of the 2020 Pacitan Regent Candidate Pair

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the role of ethnopolitics and kinship solidarity in determining the victory of candidate pairs in the 2020 Pacitan Regency Election, with the aim of understanding the influence of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) as a political patron on voter preferences and political networks. Theoretical Framework: This research is underpinned by concepts of kinship solidarity, ethnopolitics, and political patronage. These frameworks provide a solid basis for analyzing informal political networks and social ties and their influence on local democracy and voter behavior. Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises a qualitative approach utilizing a phenomenological lens. Data collection involved in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. This multi-method strategy enabled an exploration of the dynamics between kinship solidarity, group solidarity, and political preferences among voters. Result and Discussion: The results revealed that kinship solidarity serves as a social-emotional and informal political network, effectively mobilizing electoral support. SBY's personality strengthens these ties, creating legitimacy beyond traditional program-based campaign strategies. Ideologically driven group solidarity and shared interests also play a crucial role in mobilizing societal elements with collective values. However, risks associated with kinship-dominated politics, such as nepotism and favoritism, were identified as potential threats to meritocracy and local democratic integrity. These findings are contextualized within the theoretical framework, emphasizing the dual impact of such networks on voter behavior and democratic processes. Research Implications: This research highlights practical and theoretical implications, offering insights for designing effective, context-sensitive political campaigns. It also underscores the need for balancing kinship-based networks with merit-based practices to enhance local democratic integrity. These findings are particularly relevant to the fields of political science and public administration. Originality: This study contributes to the literature by providing an in-depth understanding of the integration of social networks and political preferences in Sustainable Cities, particularly in terms of political patronage and access to sustainable resources and voter preferences. This study highlights the strategic role of ethnopolitics in shaping local democracy, offering a new perspective on strengthening democratic practices through community-oriented strategies.

Political Branding of Prabowo Subianto in Instagram During the Presidential Campaign in 2024

The campaign period in the 2024 presidential election was crucial for the three presidential candidate pairs (Anies-Muhaimin, Prabowo-Gibran, and Ganjar-Mahfud) to develop and implement their political communication strategies. Branding was a key aspect of political communication that needed to be considered. One of the more interesting aspects was the branding of Prabowo as a candidate participating in the presidential election for the fourth time, now showcasing a different character. This research was conducted to analyze Prabowo's political branding through social media during the 2024 presidential election campaign. The focus of the research was to describe Prabowo's political branding by categorizing it into three parts: house brands, platform brands, and product brands, in accordance with the brand hierarchy theory from Cosgrove. The method used for the research was qualitative content analysis. Data and information were obtained through an analysis of the content on Prabowo's Instagram account and interviews with three sources related to the research topic. The results of the study showed that the house brand of Prabowo's political branding through social media during the 2024 presidential election campaign was "Prabowo Subianto 2024." Five brand platforms were identified: Humanism, Continuity, Bersama Indonesia Maju (Together with Onward Indonesia), Militarism, and Free Lunch. Furthermore, the product brand identified was Aksi Gemoy, which was part of Humanism.

Strategi Komunikasi Politik Digital Tri Andhianto dan Abdul Haris Bobihoe dalam Pilkada Bekasi 2024

The 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections in Bekasi are an important momentum in the development of local democracy in Indonesia, marked by the support of a coalition of ten political parties for the candidate pair Tri Adhianto and Abdul Haris Bobihoe. This study uses a qualitative method with a desk review approach to analyze the communication and campaign strategies of the candidate pair. The results of the study show that this pair succeeded in utilizing social media effectively to reach voters, especially the younger generation. Relevant campaign messages, related to education, job creation, and community welfare, succeeded in building emotional attachment. Their campaign reflects political pragmatism at the local level, where support from various parties puts aside ideological differences in order to achieve electoral goals. Through social media, the candidate pair created two-way communication with the community and expanded their audience reach. This study concludes that adaptive and digital-based campaign strategies can increase public participation and trust in candidates, although challenges in maintaining transparency and accountability remain.

Analisis Peran Generasi Z dalam Kemenangan Pasangan Calon Dedi Mulyadi dan Erwana Setiawan pada Pilgub Jawa Barat 2024

This research aims to analyze the role of Generation Z in the victory of the candidate pair Dedi Mulyadi and Erwan Setiawan in the 2024 West Java Gubernatorial Election. This election holds special significance as West Java is the province with the largest voter base in Indonesia, with a Fixed Voter List (DPT) reaching 31,730,039 people. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method with a literature study approach, analyzing various data sources including official documents and media coverage. The results show that the pair's success is inseparable from their effective digital campaign strategy in reaching Generation Z, with a total social media following of 19.7 million. The pair successfully combined a traditional-cultural approach with modern digital strategies, reflected in their seven comprehensive flagship programs. A Kompas Research and Development survey showed very high support at 65%, far exceeding their closest competitor. This research provides important contributions to understanding the transformation of political campaign strategies in the digital era and the significant role of Generation Z in determining local election outcomes.

Analisis Kegagalan Pasangan Calon Husain Alting Sjah dan Asrul Rasyid pada Pilgub Malut 2024

This study aims to analyze the failure of the candidate pair Husain Alting Sjah and Asrul Rasyid in the 2024 Maluku Utara Gubernatorial Election (Pilgub Malut). This election is crucial for regional political dynamics as it involves strategic figures and influences future policy directions. The research background focuses on understanding the main factors that contributed to the defeat, which may include social, political, and economic aspects. The study employed a literature review method, utilizing data from official documents, media reports, and relevant research findings. The analysis reveals that the candidates faced significant challenges, including insufficient internal consolidation within the campaign team, political communication strategies that failed to reach all societal layers effectively, and weaker political networks compared to their competitors. External factors, such as the dominance of rivals with broader support bases and more effective mobilization capabilities, also contributed to the loss. The study concludes that Husain Alting Sjah and Asrul Rasyid were unable to fully capitalize on their social and political assets to compete effectively. This research provides theoretical contributions to the study of political strategies in local elections, particularly in the Maluku Utara region, and offers practical insights for candidates in preparing political strategies in the future.

The Relevance Of Election Organizing Institutions In Resolving Presidential Election Disputes

The General Election Commission (KPU) is an election organizing institution that is national, permanent, and independent in organizing elections. Holding direct presidential elections is a democratic instrument to create a more democratic government and a step toward realizing people's sovereignty. In this research activity, the type of research used is normative juridical research (legal research), which prioritizes library research. However, along the way, various accompanying problems arose. Ultimately, these things must be considered challenges and part of the maturation process to create a more mature state government. As explained above, the various disputes in the final stages of voting for the elected candidate pairs in the Presidential Election show that we still have a lot of democratic agenda that needs to be resolved regarding regulations, institutions, and law enforcement. Thus, the disputes that occur should become part of the election maturation process as the period changes.

Repeat Voting in the 2018 Cirebon Mayoral Election: Examining the Contributing Factors and the Professionalism of Cirebon's Electoral Commission (KPU)

Elections are essential democratic processes that require integrity, professionalism, and adherence to electoral laws. However, the 2018 Cirebon Mayoral Election faced allegations of electoral malpractice, leading to a re-voting order by the Constitutional Court. This research analyzes the Re-voting events in the 2018 Cirebon Mayor and Deputy Mayor Elections. There were allegations of fraud committed by election organizers in Cirebon raised by the Bamunas Setiawan and Effendi Edo candidate pairs. However, the existence was denied by the Cirebon City KPU at the case title of the dispute hearing on the results of Pilwakot Cirebon 2018 at the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia. This research focuses on analyzing qualitative studies with a case study strategy. Data obtained through literature study. This phenomenon is pure negligence in electoral governance by the KPU, which disrupts professionalism in the institution.

#Nazarpemilu: promoting faith-based populist political communication in the Indonesian presidential election 2024

We promise to our God the victory of the presidential candidate we support, that is the essence of #nazarpemilu. Promoting of populist political communication that occurred on the social media platform X during the 2024 Indonesian presidential election campaign. The hashtag is a fascinating trend as it combines elements of religion and the election, and it did not originate from the elites but rather from the supporters.Using a content analysis approach this study aims to explore the role of #Nazarpemilu in shaping faith-based populist political communication during the 2024 Indonesian presidential election campaign on the social media platform X.. We found first, #Nazarpemilu contains various hopes and promises from supporters to their God for the victory of the presidential candidate they support. Second, the involvement of some political actors in the hashtag affiliated with parties with Islamic ideologies. Third, some identified messages contain strategies to persuade other users to vote for the supported presidential candidate and strategies to push the movement into the offline realm. Fourth, this hashtag has an exposure effect on other users. Fifth, this hashtag is also tainted by the activities of pro-Prabowo-Gibran candidate pair buzzer activities countering the hashtag with a reversed narrative. Base on this findings that populist content shared by users that appeals to faith-based in the form of hashtags can play an effective role in spreading populist political communication on the social media platform X and have implications for voters mobilization.

DULAG: A DUal and Lensed AGN candidate catalog with the Gaia multipeak method

Context. A series of studies have demonstrated that the Gaia multipeak (GMP) method is a very efficient technique for selecting active galactic nucleus (AGN) pair candidates. The number of candidates is determined by the size of the input AGN catalog, and is usually limited to spectroscopically confirmed objects. Aims. The objective of this work is to compile a larger and highly reliable catalog of GMP AGN pair candidates extracted from the six million objects of the Gaia AGN catalog, the majority of which lack spectroscopic information. Methods. In order to ascertain the differences between GMP AGN pair candidates and normal AGNs in terms of their properties, we conducted an investigation using samples of GMP AGNs. These differences were employed to establish optimal selection criteria, which ultimately led to the identification of a highly reliable candidate catalog. Results. We find significant differences between normal AGNs and GMP AGN pair candidates in terms of their astrometry and multi-band color distribution. We compiled the DUal and Lensed AGN candidate catalog with the GMP method (DULAG), which comprises 5286 sources, and is accompanied by a highly reliable Golden sample of 1867 sources. A total of 37 sources in the Golden sample have been identified as dual AGN or lensed AGN. For the majority of sources in the Golden sample, we provide reference redshifts and find three close AGN pair candidates among them.

Challenging Electoral Integrity: The Constitutionality of the 'Empty Box' Victory in the 2018 Makassar Mayoral Election

Single-candidate regional elections have recently attracted significant attention, as previous regulations did not adequately address scenarios where fewer than two candidate pairs were running. The 2018 Makassar mayoral election, where the "Empty Box" (Kotak Kosong) emerged victorious against a single candidate, highlights a critical constitutional issue: whether such an outcome is consistent with the principles of democratic electoral integrity. In elections featuring only one candidate pair, the ballot contains two columns—one with the candidate's photo and name, and the other left blank. The constitutionality of allowing the "Empty Box" to win in such circumstances poses significant questions about the fairness of the electoral process and the safeguarding of citizens' constitutional rights. This research critically examines the legal implications of this electoral anomaly and explores the necessity for clear legislative frameworks governing single-candidate elections. The case offers important lessons for Indonesia’s political and electoral systems, emphasizing the need for constitutional and electoral reforms to protect citizens' rights—both the right to vote and the right to be elected—even when only one candidate is on the ballot. Furthermore, it underscores the urgency of political education for both political parties and the electorate to foster a more informed political culture. By analyzing the legal precedents, constitutional principles, and broader implications, this study contributes to the discourse on electoral reform, ensuring that Indonesia’s electoral system remains robust, fair, and reflective of democratic values.

The Urgency of Amicus Curiae in The Indonesian Law (A Case Study of the 2024 Presidential Election Dispute)

One of the authorities of the Constitutional Court (MK) is to resolve disputes over general election results. In the 2024 presidential election, the presidential candidate pair Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin and the Ganjar-Mahfud pair filed a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court. This study uses normative research. The results show that many figures have emerged as Amicus Curae, such as Megawati Soekarnoputri, Dien Syamsudin and others. In addition, this Amicus Curae is very important in order to achieve openness and justice in general election disputes in the Indonesian legal system.

Visualising communication ethics in the 2024 fourth vice-presidential debate

There appears to be a generational gap between generations during the 4th vice-presidential candidate debate, which has the potential to be in the public spotlight during the 2024 election due to the instances of unethical communication of the candidate pairs. Three important points to be answered: First, explaining the dynamics of the debate in various perspectives between generations both visually and verbally (body language and diction used during rhetoric); Second, explaining the substance of the debate on communication ethics and verbal politeness in the context of the vice-presidential debate; Third, exploring the visual elements of both the visible and underlying aspects of the vice-presidential debate. A qualitative explanatory approach was employed in this research with data collection of YouTube video documentation categorised based on the concept of verbal politeness and the visual world according to the content analysis of the debate event video. The findings of the data display are associated with verbal politeness, ethics, and visual communication in the visual world (performance consisting of visible and invisible visual structures), which are based on the social culture and political reality of the vice-presidential candidates who have an important role in filling the gap between generations as a representation of the prospective leader of the nation. In conclusion, the communication process of debating requires ethics, self-control, represented in the polite attitudes and words of the three prospective leaders with the principles of mutual understanding, knowledge, self-control, humility, and wisdom. However, different generations do not need to underestimate or bring each other down. It is mandatory to have the principle of upholding equal human dignity so that the purpose of communication as information, persuasion, and education achieves the content of the message as a quality debate.

Comparison of Two Chelator Scaffolds as Basis for Cholecystokinin-2 Receptor Targeting Bimodal Imaging Probes.

Background/Objectives: Dual-modality probes, combining positron emission tomography (PET) with fluorescence imaging (FI) capabilities in a single molecule, are of high relevance for the accurate staging and guided resection of tumours. We herein present a pair of candidates targeting the cholecystokinin-2 receptor (CCK2R), namely [68Ga]Ga-CyTMG and [68Ga]Ga-CyFMG. In these probes, the SulfoCy5.5 fluorophore and two units of a CCK2R-binding motif are coupled to the chelator acting as a core scaffold, triazacyclononane-phosphinic acid (TRAP), and Fusarinine C (FSC), respectively. Using this approach, we investigated the influence of these chelators on the final properties. Methods: The synthetic strategy to both precursors was based on the stoichiometric conjugation of the components via click chemistry. The characterization in vitro included the evaluation of the CCK2R affinity and internalization in A431-CCK2R cells. Ex vivo biodistribution as well as PET and FI studies were performed in xenografted mice. Results: 68Ga labelling was accomplished with high radiochemical yield and purity for both precursors. A CCK2R affinity in the subnanomolar range of the conjugates and a receptor-specific uptake of the radioligands in cells were observed. In A431-CCK2R/A431-mock xenografted mice, the investigated compounds showed specific accumulation in the tumours and reduced off-target uptake compared to a previously developed compound. Higher accumulation and prolonged retention in the kidneys were observed for [68Ga]Ga-CyTMG when compared to [68Ga]Ga-CyFMG. Conclusions: Despite the promising targeting properties observed, further probe optimization is required to achieve enhanced imaging contrast at early timepoints. Additionally, the results indicate a distinct influence of the chelators in terms of renal accumulation and retention.

U(1)-charged Dark Matter in three-Higgs-doublet models

We explore three-Higgs-doublet models that may accommodate scalar Dark Matter where the stability is based on an unbroken U(1)-based symmetry, rather than the familiar ℤ2 symmetry. Our aim is to classify all possible ways of embedding a U(1) symmetry in a three-Higgs-doublet model. The different possibilities are presented and compared. All these models contain mass-degenerate pairs of Dark Matter candidates due to a U(1) symmetry unbroken (conserved) by the vacuum. Most of these models preserve CP. In the CP-conserving case the pairs can be seen as one being even and the other being odd under CP or as having opposite charges under U(1). Not all symmetries presented here were identified before in the literature, which points to the fact that there are still many open questions in three-Higgs-doublet models. We also perform a numerical exploration of the U(1) × U(1)-symmetric 3HDM, this is the most general phase-invariant (real) three-Higgs-doublet model. The model contains a multi-component Dark Matter sector, with two independent mass scales. After imposing relevant experimental constraints we find that there are possible solutions throughout a broad Dark Matter mass range, 45–2000 GeV, the latter being a scan cutoff.

Breaking the Metric Voting Distortion Barrier

We consider the following well-studied problem of metric distortion in social choice. Suppose that we have an election with n voters and m candidates located in a shared metric space. We would like to design a voting rule that chooses a candidate whose average distance to the voters is small. However, instead of having direct access to the distances in the metric space, the voting rule obtains, from each voter, a ranked list of the candidates in order of distance. Can we design a rule that, regardless of the election instance and underlying metric space, chooses a candidate whose cost differs from the true optimum by only a small factor (known as the distortion )? A long line of work culminated in finding optimal deterministic voting rules with metric distortion 3. However, for randomized voting rules, there is still a significant gap in our understanding: even though the best lower bound is substantially lower at 2.112, the best upper bound is still 3, which is attained even by simple rules such as Random Dictatorship. Finding a randomized rule that guarantees distortion 3 - ɛ for some constant ɛ has been a major challenge in computational social choice, as prevalent approaches to designing voting rules are known to be insufficient. In particular, such a voting rule must use information beyond aggregate comparisons between pairs of candidates, and cannot only assign positive probability to candidates that are voters’ top choices. In this work, we give a rule that guarantees distortion less than 2.753. To do so, we study a handful of voting rules that are new to the problem. One is Maximal Lotteries , a rule based on the Nash equilibrium of a natural zero-sum game that dates back to the 1960s. The others are novel rules that can be thought of as hybrids of Random Dictatorship and the Copeland rule. None of these rules can beat distortion 3 alone; however, a careful randomization between Maximal Lotteries and any of the novel rules can.

Analisis Bahasa Anies-Muhaimin pada Tayangan “Usai Putusan MK Anies-Muhaimin Menghormati dan Beri Selamat Ke Prabowo Gibran” di Channel Youtube Kompas TV Sukabumi

In political campaigns, rhetoric plays an important role to attract public attention. The Anies-Muhaimin candidate pair utilised the Youtube social media platform to campaign and discuss with the people through the "DESAK ANIES" and "SLEPET, IMIN" programmes, which aimed to deliver political messages and increase popularity. The programmes include interviews, panel discussions and vlogs. This research uses qualitative methods to understand the dynamics of their political campaigns. The research revealed that the rhetoric of the Anies-Muhaimin pair had a significant impact on public acceptance during the 2024 election campaign. The combination of ethos, logos, and pathos used in their speeches succeeded in creating a space of acceptance and trust that the constitutional process had been completed with the results of the final Constitutional Court decision. The ethos rhetorical technique was also used by Anies to recognise Prabowo's credibility as president-elect. As a result, Anies-Muhaimin's rhetoric was able to create a fair and peaceful democratic atmosphere, and restore the divisions that occurred during the election process, making the community back in harmony and order during the election

Respons Generasi Z terhadap Konser Musik dalam Kampanye Politik 2024

This article explores music concerts as popular culture used for the 2024 Election political campaign in Semarang. The background of the article is that music concerts are a form of popular culture that is close to generation Z, which is being used by presidential candidate pairs for the 2024 election as a political tool to attract the sympathy of generation Z because generation Z dominates the voter list for the 2024 election. The focus of this article is on music concerts for political campaigns which was held in Semarang. Data collection in this paper applies qualitative methods. The findings in this paper show that music concerts for political campaigns have become popular culture that suits the character of generation Z. Each pair of candidates tries to attract the votes of generation Z through these music concerts. By bringing the character closer to generation Z, namely choosing bands and singers who are invited as representatives of the values ​​and identity held by generation Z. However, this causes cultural reification because generation Z does invoive to the political goals of the campaign and is more prioritize watching their favorite bands and singers. Thus, efforts to attract the votes of generation Z become ineffective because the political objectives of the campaign are sidelined by the interests of generation Z in seeking entertainment. However, popular culture, politics and generation Z are three things that are interconnected and become an important part of the 2024 political campaign. Music, which previously functioned as entertainment and art, has turned into a political stage for candidates to attract votes from Generation Z.

Framing Gibran Rakabuming Raka: A Media Analysis of CNN Indonesia's Coverage of His Vice-Presidential Nomination

Indonesia will celebrate democracy in 2024. In order to nominate candidates for president and vice president of Indonesia between 2024 and 2029, a coalition of several political parties will be formed. Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, are among the presidential candidate pairings being promoted. However, because of his youth and PDI Perjuangan party connection, Gibrans's nomination as a vice presidential candidate generated a range of public reactions. The PDI Perjuangan has formally announced Ganjar Pranowo and Mahfud MD as their candidates for the next Indonesian presidential election. Other media channels, such as CNN Indonesia, have taken notice of Gibran's situation and have included large headlines and in-depth coverage on their websites. Gibran's coverage aims to clarify his role as Prabowo Subianto's running mate for vice president and as a member of the PDI Perjuangan party. The purpose of this study is to examine how Gibran's reputation was built within CNN Indonesia following his unsuccessful bid for vice president. The study used a case study approach and a descriptive qualitative methodology. The Zhongdang Pan and Gerald M. Kosicki framing analysis model, which identifies media with syntactic, script, thematic, and rhetorical structures, was used to analyze the CNN Indonesia media. According to the statistics, CNN Indonesia developed Gibran's viewpoint by taking into account a variety of viewpoints from other people. None of the four news stories that were examined contained a resignation letter explaining Gibran's reason for leaving the PDI Perjuangan cadre.

Agenda Setting Kampanye Prabowo dalam Memperbaiki Citra Pada Pemilu Tahun 2024

Abstract Agenda setting in political campaigns is a common strategy, including by Prabowo Subianto as presidential candidate number 2 in the 2024 Presidential and Vice-Presidential Election. Prabowo, who has a controversial past, needs to design a strategy to change public perception and increase his electability. One of the most effective ways to dominate voters' votes is to attract support from the younger generation, namely Gen Z and Millennials, through social media and offering relevant visions and missions. This study aims to analyze how the agenda setting strategy carried out by Prabowo Subianto can change his image in the eyes of the public and attract the interest of the younger generation, resulting in an increase in the electability of candidate pair 2 in the 2024 election. The focus of this study is on the agenda setting that is considered the most viral or influential on public opinion. The results of the study show various data that describe the agenda setting strategy implemented by Prabowo's successful team, which succeeded in changing the image and increasing the electability of candidate pair 2.