Thursday’s ruling means Indonesia will host elections for seats at the national and regional legislatures next year under the existing open-list voting system, which allows voters to choose legislative candidates instead of political parties.

Constitutionally barred from running for another term, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is set to end his tenure as the nation’s top leader next year, but he may not truly leave the political world, as a dynasty solidifies around him that could extend his reach for years to come.

Golkar will have to find a way to attract the younger generation, who are expected to make up the majority of voters in the 2024 general elections. Golkar chairman Airlangga Hartarto spoke to The Jakarta Post’s Yerica Lai about the party’s efforts.

AI campaigning is fair game as long as it does not violate existing laws, KPU says.

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is reaching out to both pro-government and opposition parties in its attempt to create a grand alliance to help its presidential nominee, Ganjar Pranowo, win the election in a single round.  

Despite a long history of bad blood, the opposition Democratic Party and the largest party in the governing coalition the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) appeared to have made concrete steps toward mending ties with each other as senior representatives of the two parties met over the weekend.

The opposition party appears to be changing its tune after progressively ramping up its criticisms of the government, possibly because of Anies' stagnant electability as well as Jokowi's consistently strong ratings, analysts suggest.

After much speculation, Kaesang Pangarep, the youngest child of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, dropped hints of his intention to run as mayor of Depok, West Java on Saturday, potentially expanding the sphere of influence of the president’s political dynasty.

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has extended an unusual peace offering to its archnemesis, the Democratic Party, to potentially partner for the upcoming general elections; a move analysts said could put the presidential aspiration of opposition figure Anies Baswedan in tatters.

Indonesia is set to have another divisive election, analysts say.

The Perindo Party has officially joined the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) in backing presidential nominee Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo next year, as the two sides inked a political deal on Friday to work in tandem in the 2024 presidential and legislative elections.

Former University of Indonesia lecturer Ade Armando praised the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) for its egalitarian tradition, which has allowed him and other figures to join the party’s attempt to disrupt the political landscape.

The PDI-P has offered guarantees that presidential nominee Ganjar Pranowo will continue the work to be left behind by President Jokowi, as the ruling party ramps up its electoral strategy to score big next year.

Jokowi revisited his sales pitch to Singaporean investors on Wednesday in the hope of securing funding for the Nusantara capital project, a legacy program the President has fought hard to keep afloat.

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has laid out some of the potential running mates for presidential nominee Ganjar Pranowo, as the largest party in the ruling coalition hinted at the possibility of widening its electoral alliance.

Jokowi is accused of meddling in the search for a successor, which is grounds for impeachment, former deputy law minister Denny Indrayana stated in an open letter appealing for action by lawmakers.

Kaesang Pangarep, the social media-savvy youngest son of President Jokowi, has made it onto the radar of the ruling PDI-P for a potential bid for the Depok mayoral election in West Java.

The KPP is showing signs of fracturing as the Democrats issue an ultimatum to name Anies’ this month, even as the former Jakarta governor struggles with a declining rating trend.

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is scheduled to attend the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) national working meeting in Jakarta from Tuesday to Thursday, along with party matriarch Megawati Soekarnoputri and the party’s presidential candidate Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo.

The United Indonesia Coalition (KIB) is facing the risk of splitting apart as its three members struggle to coalesce on a unified presidential candidate and begin to explore divergent paths for next year's election.

The ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is seeking to consolidate grassroots support for its presidential nominee, Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, to help him reclaim his polling lead for next year's election after some of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's loyal supporter groups threw their support behind Ganjar's likely opponent Prabowo Subianto.

Calls for national unity, inclusive development and a tough stance against identity politics took the spotlight in President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s speech to mark Pancasila Day on Thursday, as the country’s political machine revs up for the 2024 presidential and legislative elections.

The National Mandate Party (PAN) and the Golkar Party are now “seriously” considering nominating their own party chairs as a candidate pairing in next year’s presidential election, potentially birthing a four-horse race amid a perceived deadlock in fielding potential running mates.

President Jokowi's admission that he was meddling in the electoral process ahead of the 2024 polls has split public opinion and incensed an opposition convinced that this could set a dangerous precedent.

National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo has said he will investigate a leak, made public by a former minister, purporting to show a forthcoming Constitutional Court ruling that would, if authentic, transform the country’s electoral system.

In a closed-door meeting with media leaders and content creators, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo appeared to confirm that he has involved himself in the search for his successor, but maintained that he was doing it for the best of the country rather than for selfish reasons.

The election organizer is again in hot water over several provisions in its latest regulation, including those that activists say contradict existing rules on ex-graft convicts' participation and minimum female representation.