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Legislative Race 2 years ago
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Jakarta sees tight competition for 2024 legislative race
From cabinet ministers to celebrities, more than 300 legislative candidates in the capital city are competing for only 21 seats at the House of Representatives. While deep pockets and fame play an important role in the election, an analyst predicts that incumbents will have a lead in the competition thanks to their established positions in the country's legislative body.
Legislative Race 2 years ago
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Creative campaign ads may be catchy, but not always effective
Some candidates are getting creative with their campaign ads for the legislative election, hoping to one-up their competition, but both potential voters and analysts are questioning the effectiveness and relevance of such a strategy.
Legislative Race 2 years ago
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KPU urges political parties to withdraw ex-graft convicts from legislative elections
The General Elections Commission (KPU) has called on political parties to withdraw ineligible ex-corruption convicts from a provisional list of candidates for next year’s legislative elections following a Supreme Court ruling that effectively makes a five-year waiting period mandatory for all former graft convicts.
Legislative Race 2 years ago
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Political dynasties, graft leniency loom over 2024 elections
With relatives of sitting lawmakers, political leaders and regional heads, along with former graft convicts, vying for seats in national and local legislatures next year, observers are concerned that Indonesia's democracy is shifting toward political dynasties and a disregard for antigraft values.
Election Updates 2 years ago
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Bawaslu file ethics complaint against KPU on ‘closed’ legislative candidates screening
Bawaslu wants to monitor the software the KPU used to review thousands of prospective legislative candidates but the elections commission says it can only provide full access if a complaint is made about a candidate.
Legislative Race 2 years ago
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KPU denies backroom deal on controversial rules for legislative elections
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.
Legislative Race 2 years ago
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Ministers, incumbents, newcomers throw hats in for 2024 legislature
Political parties have spared no effort in supporting their lofty electoral ambitions for next year, nominating Cabinet members, incumbents and even some notable newcomers for the 2024 legislative election before the close of the registration period on Sunday.
Legislative Race 2 years ago
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PDI-P, NasDem sign up legislative candidates, with some incumbents, ministers on the list
The opposition Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) was the first to register its candidates on Monday, while Hanura Party, which contested the 2019 legislative elections but failed to send its representatives to the House, completed its registration on Wednesday.
Legislative Race 3 years ago
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Closed-list system may give PDI-P edge over rivals
An upcoming Constitutional Court ruling on the legislative election system could be a game changer for 2024, with the country’s biggest party the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) poised to gain the most should the court rule in its favor.
