Village Head Election Research Articles

The Impact of Political Identity on Candidate Electability in Village Head Elections

This study examines the partial and simultaneous impact of Identity Politics on the Electability of Village Head Candidates in Layoa Village, Gantarang Keke District, Bantaeng Regency. The research used a quantitative approach with descriptive research type. The sampling technique used was saturated sampling with the use of Likert scale instruments, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques and simple regression analysis with the help of SPSS software version 26. The results showed that partially, the legitimacy identity indicator (X1) had an impact of 49.9%, resistance identity (X2) of 64.2%, and project identity (X3) had an impact of 66.2% on the electability of Village Head Candidates. The impact is measured through simple regression for each identity indicator. Simultaneously, Political Identity significantly affects the electability of Village Head Candidates, as indicated by the Fcount value of 916.773 with a significance level of 0.000, smaller than 0.05. The magnitude of the variable's impact is measured by the R Square value of 0.908, which means that 90.8% of the variation in electability can be explained by the Identity Politics variable. The remaining 9.2% is attributable to other factors not examined in this study.

ANALISIS DAMPAK POLITIK UANG PADA PENYELENGGARAAN PEMERINTAHAN DESA: Kasus Pemilihan Kepala Desa Serentak di Kabupaten Bombana Tahun 2022

The election of village heads as an implementation of democracy aims to improve community welfare through public services. On February 20 2022, simultaneous village head elections were held in 109 villages in Bombana Regency, involving 22 sub-districts. This research uses a qualitative method with a purposive sampling technique, relying on primary data from interviews and observations, as well as secondary data from journals, books and other relevant sources In this democratic practice, it was revealed that almost all villages used money politics in various forms to win people's votes and sympathy. The implications of this money politics have an impact on the village government which is still relatively young, with new leadership less than a year old. These impacts include debts from candidates who are not elected, village development policies that are not in line with community needs, policies that are not in accordance with the principles of village governance, and the potential risk of corruption in public policy.

Kemudahan Akses Kutipan Buku Leter C Sebagai Bukti Kepemilikan Hak Atas Tanah Oleh Pemerintah Desa

Ease of access to land letter C book excerpts as proof of ownership of land rights by the village government in the context of public information disclosure. The research method uses empirical legal research with a sociological juridical approach. The results of the research show that in providing easy access to quotations from letter C books as proof of ownership of land rights by the village government in the context of public information disclosure, the village government is guided by the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations, although still in a conventional way, namely based on a letter of application from the applicant and then the village government issues a land history statement based on the letter C book in the village to be given to the applicant provided that the applicant is a party who has a legal relationship with the object for which the letter C quotation is requested. If these requirements are not met, the village government will not issue the requested Letter C quotation, except by order of the court. The obstacles faced by the village government in providing easy access to quotations from the letter C book as proof of ownership of land rights in order to realize openness of public information and alternative solutions are the disorderly administration of the village government, especially in the village letter C book, data (information) in the letter C book. but it does not match the reality and the condition of the Letter C book is outdated (difficult to read) as well as political differences during the village head election. Alternative solutions include encouraging PTSL programs in villages, digitizing letter C books, providing outreach to the community about the importance of title ownership certificates as proof of legal ownership.

Penyelesaian Sengketa Pemilihan Kepala Desa Serentak di Kabupaten Situbondo

During the simultaneous village elections, there are several problems which we usually call village head election disputes. In the case of village head election disputes, it is not explicitly regulated regarding the process of resolving disputes over village head election results, either in Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages, Government Regulation Number 43 of 2014 Regarding Village Implementing Regulations Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 72 of 2020 concerning Election of Village Heads Regional Regulation Number 9 of 2015 concerning Villages, Regent Regulation Number 19 of 2019 concerning Implementing Regulations of Situbondo Regency Regional Regulations Number 9 of 2015 concerning Village Heads. The aim of this writing is to find out the mechanism for resolving disputes over the election of village heads in Situbondo Regency is in accordance with Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages. This type of research is normative juridical research which aims to provide an overview and explanation or consider and formulate the problem of comparing theories and legal norms contained therein. Mechanisms and dispute resolution have been regulated in Articles 61 and 62 of Regional Regulation number 9 of 2015 concerning village heads, which are further technically implemented in Articles 55 and 56 of Situbondo Regency Regulation Number 19 of 2019 Regulations for Implementing Situbondo Regency Regional Regulation Number 9 of 2015 concerning Village Heads. Basically, these regulations are in accordance and refer to Article 37 paragraph (6) of the Village Law, Article 41 paragraph (7) PP Number 43 2014, and Article 44 paragraph (3) Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 72 of 2020.

E-Voting Inclusivity: The Accessibility of Elderly Voters in the 2021 Village Head Election in Sleman Regency

The Village Head Election (Pilkades) is a forum for the community to use their voting rights to elect leaders at the village level. It utilizes technology as a tool to accelerate and influence the technicalities of village head elections from conventional to digital through electronic voting (e-voting). This research aims to analyze the accessibility of elderly voters in the Village Head Election in Sleman Regency, Special Region Province of Yogyakarta (DIY). This research was examined using Thomas and Penchansky's theory which consists of indicators of availability, accessibility and accommodation. This research was a qualitative type of research with data collection techniques using primary data, obtained from interviews, and secondary data, obtained from journal articles and other literature studies in the form of research-related documents. The results of this research show that the Sleman Regency’s Community Empowerment Service and the Village Government were the parties that provide facilities and infrastructure to the community in the village head election in Sleman Regency. In accommodating this, initially, the political dynamics in Sleman Regency were more apathetic and traditional for the elderly people due to the change of the era. However, after researching, the problems that arose during the election were more related to the technical aspects of e-voting rather than the community or elderly people. Several obstacles occurred during e-voting, making the voters annoyed. Then, the elderly voters were given the same services as the other voters, except for the elderly with limitations. In this case, indicators such as availability, accessibility, and accommodation are considered appropriate and sufficient for the needs of elderly people. Regarding these needs, the TTU (the main technical team) and TTL (the field technical team) try their best to fulfill whatever it is without discrimination.

Local Political Dynamics in Village Head Elections in Damai Village, Sidenreng Rappang Regency, Indonesia

This study aims to determine the dynamics of local politics in the 2021 Election of Peaceful Village Heads in Sidenreng Rappang Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, field notes, and documentation. Resource persons were selected by purposive sampling. Data analysis namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. Data analysis, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusions displayed through Nvivo 12 Plus Software visualization. NVivo 12 Plus was chosen because it is capable of producing qualitative text data in the form of attractive data visualizations. The results of this study indicate that the local political dynamics that occurred in the Peace Village head election led to polarization in the village community structure. The election of the village head still leaves a mark in which there has been a rift in relations between the people who still have close family ties. The dynamics occur in three phases, namely pre-election, implementation of the election, and post-election. The behavior of the voting community in Damai Village is still dominated by the behavior of traditional voters. The occurrence of community polarization in Damai Village is the result of the political behavior of the people who are still traditional.

Optimizing Electronic Voting System in Village Head Elections: Evaluation and Recommendations from Sleman Regency, Indonesia

INTRODUCTION: The rapid technological advancements of Industry 4.0 have influenced government politics, extending to the adoption of electronic voting in village head elections. In Sleman, e-voting was introduced in 2020, aiming for voting system efficiency and synchronization of population data, positioning the region as an e-voting pioneer in Indonesia. While e-voting offers efficiency and cost savings, it faces some problems. OBJECTIVES: This study endeavors to comprehensively assess the implementation of the e-voting system in village head elections and provide recommendations for its optimization, with a specific focus on the context of Sleman Regency.METHODS: This qualitative research encompasses data from 17 villages spread across 35 sub-districts within Sleman Regency. The study utilizes a comprehensive approach that includes secondary data analysis, incorporating literature, internet-based resources, scientific journals, books, regulations, and official documents. It further involves interviews with government officials at Sleman offices, officials at polling stations, and voters. Additionally, observational data is gathered to shed light on the intricate dynamics of e-voting.RESULTS: The evaluation focused on four pivotal aspects of the e-voting system's success: public trust, public participation, technology, and adherence to election principles. The findings reveal improved dynamics in 2021 when compared to 2020. Public trust in the e-voting system has notably increased, aligning with the relatively successful implementation in the previous year. While community participation has reached a satisfactory level, it has yet to attain full community control, with interesting nuances observed, particularly in less ‘advanced’ villages where participation tends to be lower. In the realm of technology, the e-voting system excels in terms of security, hardware reliability, the comprehensiveness of application features, and user-friendliness.CONCLUSION: The study underscores that the enhancement of e-voting systems presents an avenue to fortify democratic practices and electoral processes in Indonesia. Acknowledging imperfections in data collection systems and addressing participation disparities among villages should be prioritised. Furthermore, the study suggests that comprehensive future research is needed to evaluate the feasibility of extending e-voting systems to higher levels of government elections. This examination offers valuable insights into the evolution of e-voting in Indonesia and the prospects for its expansion in democratisation efforts.

Election of Village Heads as a Framework for Democracy within the Framework of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia

This research aims to find out the meaning of democracy, as well as how the election of village heads is a framework for democracy within the framework of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. In this research, the literature study method was used. The results of the research showed that democracy in an election had begun with the election of village heads and continued with the election of members of the DPR, DPRD, DPD, the election of Governor/Regent/Mayor and the election of President and Vice President, all of which were carried out based on provisions of laws and regulations within the framework of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.

Analysis of Village Head Election in tha Perspective of Village Autonomy (Study in Tempang 1 Village, Langowan District, Minahasa Regency)

This study aims to find out, analyze and describe the election of village heads in Tempang I village, North Langowan sub-district, Minahsa district. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The results of the study show that the election for the head of the village of Tempang is not optimal, based on 1). Preparations for the election of the committee in the village of Tempang are still said to be lengthy because the committee for the formation of the Village Head Selection Committee is carried out by the head of the BPD who first holds a deliberation meeting for the formation of the committee. 2). Nomination requirements that meet the requirements for candidates to be nominated as village heads in accordance with applicable regulations. 3). Voting The Election Committee compiles, signs and reads the Minutes of Election and submits it to the Chairperson of the BPD for approval from the BPD. 4) Determination. In the Village Pilkades temp 1 only the elected Village Head Candidates sign the Minutes of voting and counting.

Village Chiefs and Clientelism: A Reflection After 25 Years of Reform in Indonesia

The village chiefs in the Reform era in Indonesia were expected to transform from being servants of the state to being servants of their community. This hope was accompanied by a lot of support for regulatory changes to create economic equality for most local areas. However, 25 years after the Reform, the village chiefs still exercised great power so that they could easily influence and control the political participation of their citizens. Moreover, the village heads in the Reform era still came from the families of former or incumbent village heads who won the Pilkades because the wealth and connections that had been built for a long time with the villagers became the determinants of the victory of the old families. This article explains the efforts of village heads to maintain their influence so that they continue to be elected in every village head election because the power relations possessed by the old elites are still very influential for exchanging benefits as providers of life and as electoral assets. The art required data were collected in three selected villages such as Sagaherang Kidul Village, Sagalaherang Kaler Village, and Dayeuhkolot Village in Subang Regency, West Java, using a qualitative approach with descriptive method.

The Role of the Majene District Inspectorate as Government Internal Supervision Apparatus [Apip] in Supervision of Village Financial Management

Village funds and their allocation are managed independently by the government of villages throughout Indonesia, including the villages in Majene District, West Sulawesi Province. However, the amount and allocation of village funds, managed by the village government apparatus, are prone to mismanagement or potential misuse, which necessitates proper supervision. The Inspectorate of Majene Regency, as the Apparatus District Government Internal Control (APIP), is tasked with overseeing the management of village funds for the 82 villages in Majene District. Internal constraints hinder the supervision of village funds, which is the main reason for the lack of budget inspection by the Inspectorate of Majene Regency, along with other constraints that will be revealed in this study. This research aims to analyze the extent of the role of the Apparatus Government Internal Oversight in the Inspectorate of Majene Regency in supervising the management of village finances throughout the district. The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques include interviews and observations as primary data, and document reviews as secondary data. Primary data sources were obtained through interviews with ten informants, as well as observations and document reviews. Secondary data were gathered from existing data within the office of the Inspectorate of Majene Regency, as well as data from the villages. The data analysis process involved data collection, data reduction, data verification, and drawing conclusions. The research results indicate that the Inspectorate of Majene Regency has not been able to audit all villages within a year due to budget limitations for inspection costs. As a result, inspections are conducted on a rotational basis. In terms of monitoring, the Inspectorate of Majene Regency has made significant efforts to monitor and provide guidance on governance issues related to village finances and other problems. Additionally, the Inspectorate has responded to all inputs concerning village issues, including conducting inspections, especially in villages nearing village head elections.
 Keywords: supervision, management, village fin

THE POWER OF POLITICAL INVESTORS IN THE VILLAGE HEAD ELECTION IN MADURA

Democracy in Indonesia is much broader than democracy in developed countries such as America and Europe. This can be seen from the democracy practiced in Indonesia down to the village level. Village head elections have been carried out directly for generations. Public participation in the village head election is also the highest of all existing contestations. Political participation of village residents continues to grow. One form of participation that brings problems is the involvement of political funders known as political investors in village head elections. This research was conducted to determine the role of political investors in village head elections in Sumenep, Madura, East Java. The research used descriptive qualitative methods and data collection techniques using in-depth interviews with informants who were directly involved in village head election activities. In addition, document searches were carried out regarding activities related to the election of village heads and the relationship between village head candidates and political investors. This research reveals the important role of investors in winning village head candidates. Political investors receive compensation for the funding provided, in the form of positions for families in village governments that have been funded. Apart from that, political investors receive economic benefits in the form of village projects and village land management rights. This research has limitations at the location scale, which only covers three villages in Sumenep Regency, Madura.

Representasi Politik Uang Dalam Film Lansia Lan Sopo:

Lansia Lan Sopo' is a film that addresses the theme of anti-corruption with the issue of political money in the implementation of village head elections. 'Lansia Lan Sopo' is directed by Alfian Alfarisi and has a duration of 15 minutes and 09 seconds. This research aims to understand how the representation of political money in the film 'Lansia Lan Sopo' is depicted in the context of two rival campaign teams during the village head election. The research uses a qualitative descriptive approach and employs John Fiske's semiotic analysis method to dissect the codes and deeper meanings in the film. The results of the research reveal various depictions of political money in the film 'Lansia Lan Sopo.' Additionally, there is also a depiction of how political money is a product of capitalist ideology. This is demonstrated through John Fiske's semiotics with three levels: the level of reality depicting the actions of political money, the level of representation showing supporting elements in each scene, and the level of ideology to understand the concepts and meanings in the film 'Lansia Lan Sopo.'
 Keywords: Political Money, John Fiske Semiotics, Lansia Lan Sopo

Implementation of AES-256 Algorithm in Android-Based E-Voting Data Security

E-voting is a method of voting and vote counting in general elections using digital devices. There are still many errors and fraud that occur during village head elections in Indonesia. Then the idea was created to carry out village head elections by utilizing existing technological developments, especially Android-based smartphone technology. The data source used in this study is secondary data which uses population data of citizens who will exercise their right to vote, vote data for citizens' voting rights, and data from the results of vote acquisition during the village head election process. In this study, a number of important data were needed in the village head election process which was carried out using documentation techniques. This research produced an Android-based application system for securing e-voting data for village head elections using the AES-256 cryptographic algorithm called Vodes. The application produced in this study was built using the Kotlin programming language on the Android frontend side by utilizing the Android Studio IDE as a tool in the development process. While on the backend side it uses the Javascript programming language using the Node js framework. The database used in the Vodes application uses MySQL. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that an e-voting data security application for village head elections has been created using the AES-256 cryptographic algorithm. The application produced in this study has succeeded in properly securing all aspects of the data in the village head election process

Political Strategy for the 2022 Village Head Election, Waetele Village, Waeapo District, Buru Regency

The village head is the highest leader of the village administration. The village head election is a democratic party. Where the village community can participate by voting to elect a village head candidate who is responsible and can develop the village. Political strategy is a procedure used in the election process as an effort to obtain opportunities to get votes in the community. The type of research used in this research is a qualitative approach. A qualitative approach is research that produces findings that cannot be achieved by using statistical procedures or by means of quantification. Qualitative research can be designed to contribute to theory, practice, policy, social issues, and action. Collecting data in this study using observation and interviews using descriptive qualitative data analysis techniques. This research was conducted in Waetele Village, Waeapo District, Buru Regency. As for the formulation of the problem in this study, namely: 1. The Political Strategy used by Candidates in Winning Village Head Elections. 2. Supporting Factors and Inhibiting Factors for the Success of Political Strategy in Village Head Elections. 3. The Impact of Political Strategy in Village Head Elections on Society. The purpose of this study is to find out: 1. The political strategy used by candidates in winning village head elections. 2. Supporting Factors and Inhibiting Factors for the Success of Political Strategy in Village Head Elections. 3. The Impact of Political Strategy in Village Head Elections on Society. The results of the study show how the political strategy for the 2022 Village Head Election is Waetele Village, Waeapo District, Buru Regency. The strategy used in winning the village head election is an offensive and defensive strategy. As for the supporting factors for the success of the political strategy are the success team, family, financial conditions and self-quality. The inhibiting factors for the success of political strategy are opponents and financial or financial conditions. The political strategy used by the candidates certainly has an impact on society, both negative and positive impacts such as friends becoming enemies and vice versa, loss of image and dignity which will impact on jobs and loss of harmony in family relationships. The positive impact is that the community will get a new leader, whose leadership is expected to bring changes in the village for the better.

Dinamika Politik Lokal pada Pemilihan Kepala Desa di Desa Mekarjaya

This research is motivated by the existence of deviations that occur within the village administration. According to Sadu Wasistiono 1993 (In Neneng Yani 2016) village head elections cannot be avoided. This study aims to explain the political issues that existed at the time of village head elections in Mekarjaya village. This study uses a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this study are that the implementation of Pilkades is colored by various political issues. One of the issues in the Pilkades in this village is money politics. The phenomenon of the practice of money politics in Mekarjaya Village carried out by one of these candidates aims to influence people's choices. Even though the money politics that occurred in Mekarjaya Village did not cause conflict, indirectly the practice of money politics in village head elections could undermine the existing democratic system.

Community Political Participation in Village Head Elections

If there is political behavior on the part of the village community, political socialization, and effective political communication from the candidates to the village head regarding the vision and mission or work program to be implemented, village community political engagement will move smoothly. Application the day before the village head election, political outreach by candidates was typically conducted at a distance and frequently ignored political ethics, such as money politics and terror plots. The majority of candidates for village, heads have a good chance of winning the election since they generally have compact, powerful, and familial networks. Politically powerful individuals typically run for village head positions. Villagers can participate in Pilkades in addition to carrying out activities by becoming campaigners (Jurkam) for one of the village head candidates and disseminating programs that will be achieved, joining active interest groups and supporting one of the village head candidates, getting involved in social programs or village social projects, such as promoting programs that will be achieved and carrying out activities in Pilkades. The findings of study conducted through interviews show how crucial it is to educate and socialise citizens about politics, especially those who must vote. Political activities such as political socialisation and political education can be used in efforts to preserve the political system. The two political communication activities serve as a method for influencing the attitudes and actions of future system recipients and successors. Political socialisation, which aims to influence, alter, and mould attitudes and behaviour based on ideals that are deemed right and beneficial to human life, is frequently linked with political education.

Peran Dukun dalam Pemilihan Kepala Desa Pasir Putih

The role of shamans in the 2019 local elections is the focus of this study. In addition, the issue of the shaman's position in village elections is discussed in this paper. This study uses a qualitative method. This study relies on primary and secondary data for its findings. The Library Research method was used for data collection purposes in this study. The writer collects information from scientific writings, such as thesis diaries and documents. The author processes the information he collects according to the requirements of the analysis. The research findings show that residents still believe a certain kind of shaman exists. This kind of shaman is used to illustrate when village head elections are held. In regional head elections, especially village head elections, village head candidates develop a belief system to shape social and political attitudes. Whereas shamans rely on mystical reasoning as the foundation of their abilities and take advantage of the mystical devices they have, shamans are used as a guide to progress, what percentage of victory is desired and as a political network for electing village heads and instilling influence over residents so that they get the mass support that shamans have for their political goals.

Analisis Hukum Pengelolaan Dana Desa Dalam Pemilihan Kepala Desa di Kabupaten Donggala

Village funds are an important tool for the village government in carrying out village development initiatives, one of which is the election of the village head. Democracy in the context of village head elections (Pilkades) can be interpreted as an acknowledgment of the diversity of society and participatory political views in the context of village democratization. Elections for village heads are direct, general, free, confidential, honest and fair, which is interpreted as an acknowledgment of the diversity of political views. The problem is how to analyze the law in managing village funds in the village head election in Donggala Regency. This study uses normative legal research using statutory approaches, conceptual approaches, and case approaches. With the conclusion that village fund management has a significant influence on the success of the village head election committee. The village community apart from implementing it is also a determining factor in the success of oversight in the management of village funds. Apart from being able to answer the needs of the community, village funds are also able to play an important role in village development in realizing justice and prosperity for village communities.

Strategies for Organizing E-Voting-Based Village Head Elections in 2020: Study in Mempawah Regency, West Kalimantan Province

The e-voting-based village head election in Mempawah Regency experienced several obstacles in its implementation, including the lack of readiness of the Village Head Election Committee to supervise the implementation of activities and the limitations of e-voting tools. Besides that, the uneven socialization in the community resulted in many people not understanding the e-voting-based village head election procedures. This study aims to find the strategy for overcoming these problems. This study used a qualitative exploration method, collecting data through interviews and documentation. The results of data analysis show that the strategy is in quadrant I, namely the progressive strategy (S-O strategy), where strengths and opportunities have greater than weaknesses and threat