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2018-regional-election

'Devout' posture a must in campaigns
Opinion 7 years ago

'Devout' posture a must in campaigns

The religiosity of the candidates was like chili or sambal (chili paste) in an Indonesian dish, an obligatory ingredient that candidates flaunted shamelessly on a variety of social media platforms. 
Challenges, opportunities for new women leaders
Opinion 7 years ago

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Challenges, opportunities for new women leaders

The quick count results of the 2018 regional head elections by survey institutes show a positive trend in women’s electability. 
What local election results tell us about Indonesian politics and democracy
Opinion 7 years ago

What local election results tell us about Indonesian politics and democracy

Local elections are activities whereby constituents characterize themselves and how they want to be represented.
95% of Papuans support Jokowi’s reelection: Enembe-Tinal
Politics 7 years ago

95% of Papuans support Jokowi’s reelection: Enembe-Tinal

The victory of incumbent candidate pair Lukas Enembe-Klemen Tinal during the Papua gubernatorial election on June 27 will not affect support for President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in the province, although the pair was not supported by the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), an official said.          
Makassar to rerun election in 2020 after blank box victory
Politics 7 years ago

Makassar to rerun election in 2020 after blank box victory

The General Elections Commission (KPU) in Makassar, South Sulawesi, will rerun the election for Makassar mayor and deputy mayor in 2020 after a blank box won the popular vote.
Post-election tension in Temanggung, 800 police, TNI personnel deployed
Politics 7 years ago

Post-election tension in Temanggung, 800 police, TNI personnel deployed

The Central Java Police have deployed 600 officers and 200 personnel from the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Friday to anticipate mass mobilization following the results of the regional election on June 27.
PDI-P acknowledges vote decline in strongholds
Politics 7 years ago

PDI-P acknowledges vote decline in strongholds

The number of votes garnered by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) during the recent regional elections was lower than the amount gained in previous elections, a top party official has said. 
'Empty' and sole candidate voters clash during Makassar final count
Politics 7 years ago

'Empty' and sole candidate voters clash during Makassar final count

A physical clash escalated on Sunday between sympathizers of sole candidate Munafri Arifuddin-Andi Rahmatika Dewi (Appi-Cicu) and "empty candidate" supporters during the vote recapitulation for the district-level Makassar mayoral election in South Sulawesi.
Dayak tribes perform rituals to cool electoral tensions
National 7 years ago

Dayak tribes perform rituals to cool electoral tensions

West Kalimantan has a history of violence between its two largest ethnic groups, the Dayaks, who are predominantly Christian, and the overwhelmingly Muslim Malays.
Anti-Jokowi hashtag potent in West Java, says Golkar politician
Politics 7 years ago

Anti-Jokowi hashtag potent in West Java, says Golkar politician

West Java deputy gubernatorial candidate Dedi Mulyadi said he believed the hashtag #2019GantiPresiden (#2019ChangePresident) was responsible for his camp’s loss in the province’s gubernatorial election.
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