Simultaneous General Elections Research Articles

Industrialization of Election Infringement in Simultaneous Elections: Lessons from Sweden

Election violations are increasingly occurring on a massive scale. In Indonesia, by early 2024, 1,032 violations had been handled only for the simultaneous general elections for president, vice president, and members of national and regional legislatures. Meanwhile, the results of handling violations in the 2019 simultaneous elections increased sharply to 21,169 cases, or an increase of 58.3% from 2014. This was due to the material on Indonesia's general election regulations, which overlapped and were not in harmony with the Constitution and judges' decisions. This research aims to analyze the issues surrounding simultaneous general elections in Indonesia and outline alternative progressive policies for achieving democratic governance with dignity and integrity during the next general election. This research focuses on normative law, utilizing statutory and conceptual approaches that pertain to democracy, elections, and various types of violations. To get an overview of the new policy, this research compares the handling of election violations in Indonesia with that in Sweden. The research results show violations of the general election administration, the code of ethics for election organizers, election crimes, and other legal violations in Indonesia and Sweden. However, Sweden still maintains its democratic stability. Several election manipulation factors that become fraud or violations are the manipulation of election rules, the manipulation of vote conditioning in the form of money politics, the updating of voter lists, and the conditioning of candidate requirements to cyberattacks. Therefore, it is crucial for regulations, participants, and the voting public to reevaluate the integrity of elections.

Analisis Penyebab Diselenggarakannya Pemungutan Suara Ulang (PSU) Di Provinsi Jawa Timur Tahun 2024

The research that we conducted has the aim of knowing the causes of the Re-voting (PSU) ini the 2024 simultaneous general elections in East Java. Aiming to see what factors are behind the PSU. This research was conducted to see the decisions making carried out by Bawaslu in handling allegations of fraud that occurd during the 2024 election process. With the aim of knowing the process in making decisions for organizing PSUs. The method used is qualitative with a literature study approach to collect data to conduct in-depth alaysis which is then presented in the form of a literacy that is useful for adding information to readers and can also be used to make considerations in every decision-making process when facing a problem. The emergence considerations in the form of re-voting is mentioned when a whole process of analyzing various reports, information and data obtained by the Regional Election Supervisory Committee has been carried out. The report willlater be used as basic evidence related to all findings of fraud in the implementation of elections that violate laws and regulations. So that information about the occurrence of these violations will be the cause behind the PSU based on Article 372 paragraphs (2) of Law Number 7 Year 2017 cencerning elections. Things like this should be prevented trough actions that have been taken by the government long before the implementation of the 2024 elections and supported by the organizing committee and election participants can understand the rules regarding the implementation of voting until the time the vote count is carried out.

Protection of Citizens' Personal Data as Voters in the Organization of Simultaneous General Elections in 2024 (A Study in the East Lombok Election Commission)

This research aims to examine the Legal Protection of Voters' Personal Data in the Implementation of the Simultaneous General Elections in 2024. There are several problem formulations in this research, including the following: What are the forms of Legal Protection of Voters' Personal Data in the Implementation of the Simultaneous General Elections in 2024? How is the implementation of the Protection of Citizens' Personal Data as Voters in the Implementation of the Simultaneous General Elections in 2024 in the East Lombok Election Commission (KPU Lombok Timur)? The Legal Protection of Voters' Personal Data in the Implementation of the Simultaneous General Elections in 2024 takes the form of legal protection through regulations such as Law No. 7 of 2017 regarding general elections and the Personal Data Protection Act No. 27 of 2022. This can be considered as a form of protection for electoral participants' data from regulations governing unauthorized data usage, misuse of data for specific interests, and data tampering. The Implementation of the Protection of Citizens' Personal Data as Voters in the Implementation of the Simultaneous General Elections in 2024 in the East Lombok Election Commission involves two steps: preventive and repressive measures. The preventive steps taken by the East Lombok Election Commission include data protection, starred NIK markers, information transparency, data accuracy and updating, and cooperation with relevant institutions. The repressive steps include enforcement against personal data theft, enhancement of cybersecurity, and Governance of Personal Data Protection Policy.

The Behind Discourse on the Extension of the President's Term of Office

Abstract: since the beginning of the 2024 simultaneous General Election (Election) stage, even before that, there have been sideways issues regarding the implementation of the election, among which the most dominant is the issue or discourse about extending the term of office of the president and postponing the 2024 election. These two discourses have become polemic in the midst of Indonesian society because some of them support it and others clearly reject it for the main reason, namely the constitutional mandate must be the basis for organizing the state. the government as the ruler is then strengthened by an analysis of academic theory according to the study of scientist C. Wright Mills an American sociologist who wrote The Power Elite in 1956 in which he gave rise to an understanding of elite theory. An understanding of the election law can realize that the legal loophole for extending the term of office of the president has been closed so that this discourse is not appropriate to continue to be put forward because it violates the constitution, as well as delaying elections which are considered to violate the constitution. As for the decision of the Central Jakarta District Court (PN), it is considered that the decision is categorized as flawed in the constitutional law rules as explained by several legal experts. In conclusion, the emergence of discourses as mentioned above is nothing but an attempt by interested parties, in this case, the ruling elites who are in the current government circle to remain in their seats of office. To prevent this, it is mandatory for the community to understand and adhere to constitutional rules in carrying out the life of the nation and state.
 Keywords: Delaying the 2024 Election ; Legal Basis for Elections; Elite Theory; Central Jakarta District court Decision; Elite Interests

Momentum Politik dalam Pembangunan Komitmen Penanggulangan Bencana di Daerah

Approaching 2024, Indonesia will experience a process or momentum of changing heads of state and regional chiefs. Politically, if there is a new head of state, it is possible that there will be several legal policy reforms in the implementation of development, as well as disaster management policies. In terms of disaster events, natural disasters that occur during the implementation of political momentum can threaten the loss of political rights, damage to voter lists, disruption of supporting infrastructure, relocation of polling places (TPS), obstruction of logistics procurement and distribution channels, as well as delays in changing government. Thus, as a mitigation measure for disaster management during political momentum, synergy between Ministries/Institutions and Regional Governments is needed in dealing with natural disasters so that they do not disrupt political, legal and national security stability. Political momentum through simultaneous General Elections (Pemilu) and Regional Chiefs Elections (Pilkada) must be seen as momentum to emphasize the commitment of regional leaders to improving disaster management services to the community as well as realizing Indonesia as a Center of Excellence in Sustainable Resilience. Disaster issues must be given attention, including including disaster issues in the vision and mission in the Pilkada campaign and become a commitment of the elected Regional Chiefs

Identification of Prospective Subindustries Ahead of the 2024 Simultaneous General Elections with K-Medoids Clustering

Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite has grown in each general election year since 1998. This indicates that certain subindustries have benefited positively from the election year momentum. However, analyzing each subindustry was less efficient. This study aimed to identify prospective subindustries leading up to the 2024 Simultaneous Election based on the results of K-Medoids clustering on data from the lead-up to the 2019 Simultaneous Election. Research variables covered long-term price rate of change (indicating trends) and volatility (depicting fluctuations). These were derived from transforming historical stock price data for each issuer on a weekly basis in the two years before the 2019 Simultaneous Election. Four clusters emerged: high positive, low positive, high negative, and low negative. Positivity/negativity signify trends and high/low represent fluctuations. High fluctuations indicate higher risks. Prospective subindustries for the 2024 Simultaneous Election with low risk include household furniture manufacturers, basic chemical producers, construction materials, packaging, tires, household goods retail, life insurance, consumer finance, and financial holding companies. On the other hand, sub-industries with high risks for the 2024 Simultaneous Election include aluminum, paper, and textiles.

Participatory Supervision in the 2024 Simultaneous General Election Stages in River area Communities in Barito Kuala Regency, Indonesia

This research aims to measure the level of participation of river area communities in Barito Kuala Regency in monitoring the general election stages which include the stages of updating voter data and preparing the voter list in Barito Kuala Regency. The research method uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive survey method. This research was carried out in riverside villages in 2 sub-districts, namely Barambai Sub-district and Tabung Anen Sub-district with a total of 100 respondents in 18 villages. The research results describe that respondents who are not active play a role independently or in groups in monitoring the process of Voter data and the preparation of voter lists dominate more in Tabunganen District than those playing a very active role independently or in groups in monitoring the process. update voter data and preparation of voter lists. Meanwhile, community participation in Barambai District in preventing election monitoring officers from violating procedures or mechanisms in collecting community data for the 2024 elections is uneven. Meanwhile, a total of 87 respondents from the two sub-districts, both Tabunganen Subdistrict and Barambai Subdistrict, who never received information from other parties regarding alleged violations or election fraud at the stage of updating voter data and compiling the voter list in the 2024 election, were 11 respondent. Meanwhile for aspects reporting half of the survey respondents in Tabunganen District or 54% did not know/were not willing to provide information on alleged election violations, but a quarter of the respondents were hesitant/undecided and another quarter were willing to provide the information. Even if they did, half of the 50 respondents chose not to reveal the identity of the person providing information on alleged election violations, but a quarter, or 22% chose to only provide their initials and 26% chose to just notify.

Nahdlatul Wathan and The 2019 Presidential Election

This study aims to determine the existence of the Nahdlatul Wathan Islamic community organization and its impact on the election of President and Vice President in the 2019 simultaneous general election in Pringgasela Village. The analysis in this study uses Social Movement Theory and Rational Choice Theory. This study used a qualitative approach, with data collection techniques obtained from observations, interviews of data sources, and documentation. By using an attractive model consists of three stages: data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results of this study show that the existence of the Nahdlatul Wathan organization in Pringgasela Village cannot easily affect the victory of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates’ number 01 in 2019 in Pringgasela Village. The factors that led to the defeat of the Presidential and Vice-presidential candidates’ number 01 (Jokowi-Ma'ruf Amin) such as the mobilization of the Nahdlatul Wathan management were not optimal, the influence of the media at that time, antipathy towards Jokowi, people who voted with calculation and suitability.

CONFIGURATION OF A SIMULTANEOUS-SEPARATE GENERAL ELECTION SYSTEM TO STRENGTHEN THE CHARACTER OF AN INCLUSIVE GOVERNMENT SYSTEM IN INDONESIA

The government system essentially examines the relationship between legislative and executive institutions. On the other hand, the concept of a government system can also be related to the form of vertical relationship between the central government and regional governments. Problem formulations for this journal are; What is the character of the strengthening of the government system both at the central and regional levels resulting from the simultaneous general election system in Indonesia? What are the theories and concepts of the government system and general election system in Indonesia? a quo regional head election in Indonesia? This research is normative legal research accompanied by supporting data. The research data was collected through literature study. The analysis was carried out using qualitative methods. Based on the research results, it is concluded that: First, the government system is the concept of legislative and executive relations in carrying out their functions and duties. There are various types of systems such as presidential systems, parliamentary systems and mixed systems. In the presidential system used in Indonesia, there are systemic weaknesses in the form of fixed term features, dual democratic legitimacy, the possibility of the emergence of divided government and the use of multiparty features. Second, the configuration of the simultaneous general election system and the regional head election system can be seen that the presidential general election system uses a simultaneity feature, a presidential threshold of 20%, and uses a majority-runoff system with a distribution of votes in certain areas. Third, the implementation of simultaneous elections and a quo regional heads has not shown any significant strengthening of the government system. Strengthening of the presidential system only occurred in terms of the number of candidates competing, and the majority run-off system did not show any strengthening.

Public Political Participation at Simultaneous Parliamentary and Presidential Elections, Indonesia

One of the most important parts of an election process is the participation of the community. The purpose of this study is to analyze the level of community participation that did not reach the national target in the 2019 simultaneous general election in Tanah Bumbu district of South Kalimantan province. Public political participation in the general election of members of the Regency / City DPRD in Tanah Bumbu Regency did not reach the national target because the public did not understand the importance of the election by preferring to carry out their economic activities rather than attending invitations to polling stations. The behavior of voters with profit and loss considerations has a great effect on the absence. The next stage requires socialization carried out by candidates from competing parties regarding their vision and mission in building the region.

Appeal for People's Power: Legal Perspectives In The 2019 Presidential And Vice-Presidential General Elections

On April 17, 2019, Indonesia conducted a simultaneous general election involving five ballots for various political offices. The objective was to reduce election costs and improve efficiency. Despite a well-established electoral system, certain political elites contested the results using calls for 'people power.' This research aims to examine the legal implications of such calls and their compatibility with the law. Using a normative approach and legal behavior case studies, this study utilizes primary data from laws and secondary sources, such as books on democracy and freedom of expression. The theoretical contribution lies in clarifying that freedom of expression should not be considered seditious, as sedition entails efforts to overthrow the government. However, if demonstrators violate regulations, particularly Article 6 of the Freedom of Expression Law, it may be considered sedition. It is recommended to handle the results of the presidential and vice-presidential elections maturely by entrusting them to the competent authority, the Constitutional Court.

Increasing youth awareness on the election in Baubau City

Every action that affects the destiny of the country and its region involves youth. Youth must take the initiative in promoting the value of political awareness in elections to create quality elections without succumbing to rigged elections. This community service aims to increase youth political awareness in preparation for simultaneous general elections 2024 in Baubau City. The political education method is used to carry out this program. The result of this program is that the participants are more aware of the importance of voting rights and participating in the political process, including its stages, the role of each related institution, and the importance of fair and democratic elections.

PERTIMBANGAN AGAMA CALON KEPALA DAERAH DAN ANGGOTA LEGISLATIF BAGI PEMILIH MUDA

Religion-based identity politics is often carried out in the Pilkada and General Elections to accumulate support by the people. This study focuses on exploring religion considerations in the election of regional heads and legislative members for young voters by proposing two problem formulations, namely: 1) what are the views of young voters on religion and the state, especially on aspects of the implementation of elections and leadership in both the executive and legislative branches?; 2) what are the views of young voters on candidates for legislative members and Muslim or non-Muslim regional heads in the 2024 Simultaneous General Election and Regional Head Elections? Using qualitative methods with primary and secondary data sources which were then analyzed descriptively, concluded that: first, young voters view religion as a very important and main thing in determining candidates for regional heads and candidates for legislative members based on the relationship between state and religion in Indonesia which very strong, regardless of religion. Second, the criteria for Muslim or non-Muslim leaders for most young voters are not the first and foremost, because the important factor lies in the candidate's ability to carry out their duties. However, there are still more than 26 percent of respondents who will continue to prioritize Muslim leaders for reasons of Islamic doctrine and history in the past.

Evaluation of the Fulfillment of Political Rights for Persons with Disabilities to Welcome the 2024 General Election

2024 is the year of simultaneous general elections. All citizens can participate, and every vote counts, including that from people with disabilities. This paper aims to determine the fulfilment of the political rights of persons with disabilities in general elections in Bengkulu City to welcome the general elections to be held simultaneously in 2024. This legal paper used an empirical method with a qualitative approach by collecting primary data from persons with disabilities in Bengkulu City. In-depth interviews were used to find out the fulfilment of the political rights of persons with disabilities in the general elections in Bengkulu City. This paper concludes that the political rights of persons with disabilities in elections in Bengkulu City had not been fulfilled optimally. These rights included the rights to (i) be registered to cast a vote, (ii) access polling stations (TPS), (iii) cast their votes confidentially, (iv) receive information, including information about the elections, and (v) take part in elections. This was because the organizers, namely KPU, failed to play their role optimally. They failed because they had limited funding and persons with disabilities themselves were self-isolating and did not know their political rights.

Money Politics In Local Democracy: A Case Study In The Simultaneous Election Of Village Heads Throughout Bombana Regency In 2022

In Bombana district, Southeast Sulawesi Province on February 20, 2022 a democratic party was held through the simultaneous general election of village heads throughout Bombana district which was attended by 109 villages as stipulated in Bombana Regent Decree No. 449 of 2021 Concerning Schedules and Stages of Simultaneous Village Head Elections in 2022. In the implementation of local democracy through simultaneous village head elections, there are many practices of money politics carried out by village head candidates, success teams, and the community itself. The purpose of this research is to find out the factors causing the practice of money politics in the simultaneous village election. The method used in this study is a qualitative method by describing the facts that occur in the field to be explained more deeply through primary data sources, namely interviews, and secondary data, namely books and journals. The results of this study indicate that several factors cause money politics in simultaneous village elections in Bombana district, including the habitual factor that continues to occur at every election moment at all levels of democracy that occurs in Bombana district, and economic factors due to the Covid-19 outbreak that hit Indonesia. nationally 2 years ago, the factor of the absence of a special supervisory agency for village head elections, the factor weak laws and regulations on all hierarchies governing villages, and the absence of political education carried out by the local government and stakeholders in building village community intelligence about the dangers money politic.

Determinants of Simultaneous Election Recapitulation Information System Program in Tomohon City

This study aims to analyze the determinants of policy implementation using the Simultaneous Election Recapitulation Information System for Mayors and Deputy Mayors in 2020, using the Milles model qualitative research method which has been modified. The research results show that: a). there is no strong commitment or disposition from the General Election Commission in responding to the unavailability of internet facilities at certain election places and has not seriously trained the technical team implementing the simultaneous election system in implementing the program, b). adequate human resources are not yet available to implement the program, adequate funds are not available, and adequate internet network infrastructure is not yet available, c), the bureaucratic structure is still weak because it does not yet have standard operating procedures specifically strengthened by the Tomohon General Election Commission for implementation simultaneous general elections in 2020. For this reason, it is recommended that a). there is a strong commitment or disposition from the General Election Commission in responding to the unavailability of internet facilities at certain election places and has not seriously trained the technical team implementing the simultaneous election system in implementing the program, b). adequate human resources are available in implementing the program, c). adequate funds are available, d). adequate internet network infrastructure is available, e), bureaucratic structure through the establishment of standard operating procedures specifically by the Tomohon General Election Commission for the implementation of simultaneous general elections in 2020.

PERAN MASYARAKAT DAN KUOTA PEREMPUAN DALAM PEMILIHAN UMUM SERENTAK TAHUN 2024

This paper aims to find out the extent of the role of society and the realization of the women's quota in the implementation of simultaneous general elections which will be held in 2024. Written using a qualitative descriptive method. The data obtained is then analyzed qualitatively with an interactive model and continues continuously until the data is saturated, starting from data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusions (miles Huberman and Saldana, 2014). The results of the research show that society as a pillar of democracy plays a very important role in realizing the ideals of democracy, especially holding elections on the principles of Direct, General, Free, Confidential, Honest and Fair as mandated by the Law. Meanwhile, the composition of women who must fulfill the 30% as stipulated in the law, especially as election organizers, still does not fulfill it. So that what must be done for the election in the future is the collaboration of all parties.

Political Marketing Strategy for the Incumbent Candidate Pair in the 2020 Asahan District Elections

This study aims to analyse the political marketing strategy undertaken by a pair of rural candidates (Surya-Taufik) in the face of a simultaneous general election of the head of the area (Electors) in 2020 in Kabupaten Asahan. There are a couple of farmers in the district's electoral campaign that are often regarded as strong candidates, which is because they are considered to have more dominant political capital such as popularity capital, networks and images. A pair of evaluated maps have a good image as a popular official in the public eye, but if supported by positive performance figures will certainly strengthen the relationship between the voters and the candidate pair in terms of winning. The theory used to explain these problems is democracy theory, political market theory, political communication theory and role theory. Based on the results of field research, it can be concluded that the process of winning a candidate pair (Surya-Taufik) is a candidate process, forming a winning team, doing research, designing political products, implementing political products, conducting political communication and building commitment. The political marketing theory of the candidate pair (Surya-Taufik) also uses three approaches: push marketing, pull marketing and pass marketing in conducting political campaigns. The strategy is a comprehensive step taken by the candidate pair (Surya-Taufik) and the successful team that can be accepted by all communities.

Public Response to General Election Dissemination on social media by the Indonesian General Election Commission

Socialization is a process of transferring knowledge through values and rules so that an individual can become a member of a group, and this knowledge transfer process can also be referred to as an ongoing learning process that impacts the formation of one's personality. Suppose the focus is on socialization by the Indonesian General Election Commission. In that case, the socialization efforts aim to form a community that understands the election process and the role of the community in the election stages. This effort is carried out by providing information containing the general election stages that are being carried out or will run. However, to what extent has the public responded to social media socialization efforts that the General Election Commission has carried out? This research will try to understand the public's response to the socialization that the General Election Commission carried out after the 2020 Simultaneous General Elections were held. The research data was obtained by conducting an online survey through online questionnaire media, distributed widely to research respondents from 16 February 2021 to 28 February 2021. The total number of research respondents reached 212 respondents from 24 provinces in Indonesia. Male respondents came to 144 people (64%), and the number of female respondents was 68 (32%). In processing data, this research uses Nvivo 12 Plus to assist researchers in processing qualitative data into more interactive data visualizations. The findings of this study indicate that the public's response to the dissemination of general elections through social media is very high; this suggests that social media has become the primary medium for the public to find information related to general elections. Furthermore, this research has also identified the tendency for the General Election Commission's social media account at the central level to provide the most information, namely the Indonesian General Election Commission. In addition, the public's assessment of account performance, the influence of socialization, and the quality of socialization have also been known. The last and no less important is the addition of public suggestions for socialization in the future.

KONSTITUSIONALITAS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDACY THRESHOLD DALAM PEMILIHAN UMUM SERENTAK

Political party coalition is an inevitability during the multi-political party presidential administration in general election mechanism of president and vice-president election. Coalition formed in general election sphere, as stated in Law Number 7 Year 2017 regarding of General Election to fulfil the minimum 20% quota as general election participant and win the general election and coalition in the politic sphere to fill up the ministerial position. Incumbent presence as a pair of candidates implied to coalition chartering by the incumbent candidate that causes the contest not to be able to be followed by more than two pairs of candidates. It is the contrary to article 6a clause (3) and (4) of Indonesia Constitution 1945 that require the candidate to be appointed as president and vice president if they receive more than 50% of votes with the spread of 20% of votes in each province which consist of more than half of Indonesia’s total province, if not fulfilled then second round should be done, followed by two pairs of candidates that receives the highest votes. That means, constitution design was not only followed by two pairs of candidates. The implementation of presidential candidacy threshold in general election law and incumbent candidate closes the design. This research analyzes the presidential candidacy threshold constitutionality in simultaneous general election by using statute and conceptual approach.