Can't find what you're looking for?
View all search resultsCan't find what you're looking for?
View all search resultsWhile all three candidate pairs for the February presidential election have toured key battlegrounds to garner more votes in recent weeks, they are also embracing online personas that have bloomed organically on social media through memes and fandom.
Young voters, who will make up the majority of voters in February’s election, are hoping that the new president and vice president will keep public discussions alive to ensure grassroots aspirations are heard in the future.
The nation’s presidential candidates and their running mates have turned to the hugely popular video-sharing and live-streaming platform TikTok to solicit the support of young Indonesians, who make up the majority of the voter roll for the February election.
Candidates of the 2024 elections must contend with the lingering golput movement that is most pronounced among younger voters, as people under 40 make up the majority of voters in the upcoming elections.
The candidates and their parties might want to think hard about their 2024 campaign platforms if they want to win over young voters, keeping in mind that today's youth are no pushover when it comes to potential gimmicks, due to their upbringing during the free, open and critical era of social media.
With the official start of the campaign season less than four months away, presidential hopefuls have begun drawing up plans and holding dialogues with young voters in hopes of making themselves more appealing to the age group, which is widely tipped to be key in winning next year’s election.
Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.