Walking over to the polling station in matching plaid shirts, Ahok and his family arrived at 9:41 a.m. After registering with polling station officials, Ahok entered the polling booth. He re-emerged after a couple of minutes and showed his ink-marked little finger to journalists.

The General Elections Commission (KPU) set the voting period from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Numerous other Pantai Mutiara residents registered to vote at the polling station did not leave the place after voting, but instead waited for the chance of a picture with Ahok.

All along the way from his home to the polling station and back, the governor, who is running in the election to remain in office, was busy having his picture taken with other people. 

“I hope all Jakarta citizens can go to polling stations in their respective areas today to cast their votes, because our votes will determine the future of our city. [...] If you find any fraud or cheating [you] should report it, and we’ll process [the violations],” Ahok said right after voting.

After voting, Ahok is scheduled to go to the private residence of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri in Kebagusan, South Jakarta, before visiting his campaign headquarters Rumah Lembang in Menteng, Central Jakarta, to watch quick counts of the election.

“I will go to Kebagusan for lunch with Bu Megawati. Maybe Pak OSO [Hanura Party chairman Oesman Sapta Odang] will also join us,” Ahok said. (ebf)