2020 Jambi gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2020 Jambi gubernatorial election
Flag Image:Coat of arms of Jambi.svg
Type:presidential
Vote Type:popular
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2015 Jambi gubernatorial election
Previous Year:2015
Next Election:2024 Jambi gubernatorial election
Next Year:2024
Image1:Gubernur Jambi Al Haris.jpg
Candidate1:Al Haris
Party1:National Mandate Party
Running Mate1:
Popular Vote1:600,733
Percentage1:38.26%
1Blank:Supported by
1Data1:PKB, PKS
Party2:Golkar
Popular Vote2:587,918
Percentage2:37.44%
1Data2:PDI-P
Image3:Gubernur Jambi Fachrori Umar.jpg
Party3:Great Indonesia Movement Party
Popular Vote3:381,634
Percentage3:24.30%
1Data3:Demokrat, PPP, Hanura
Map Size:350
Governor
Before Party:Gerindra
After Election:Al Haris
After Party:PAN

The 2020 Jambi gubernatorial election was held on 9 December 2020 to elect the governor and vice-governor of Jambi. They were held as a part of the 2020 local elections across Indonesia. The incumbent,, had taken office following the removal of Governor over corruption and was running for re-election.[1]

The regent of Merangin Regency, Al Haris, of the National Mandate Party won the most votes. However, the regent of Sarolangun Regency,, challenged the results to the Constitutional Court, resulting in a re-vote in 88 polling stations. Following the re-vote, the General Elections Commission declared Al Haris as the winner.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gubernur Jambi Fachrori Umar Calonkan Diri di Pilgub 2020 . Almunanda . Ferdi . 20 June 2020 . news.detik.com . . id . Jambi Governor Fachrori Umar Is Running in the 2020 Gubernatorial Election . 9 November 2024 .
  2. Web site: KPU Jambi tetapkan Al Haris-Abdullah Sani raih suara terbanyak PSU . Hanapi . Muhammad . 3 June 2021 . Hayat . Nurul . antaranews.com . . id . Jambi KPU Determines That Al Haris-Abdullah Sani Won the Most Votes in the Re-Vote . 9 November 2024.