2024 Denpasar mayoral election explained

Election Name:2024 Denpasar mayoral election
Country:Indonesia
Flag Image:Lambang Kota Denpasar (1).png
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Denpasar mayoral election
Previous Year:2020
Mayor
Before Party:PDI-P

The 2024 Denpasar mayoral election will be held on 27 November 2024 as part of nationwide local elections to elect the GT/MT/RT for a five-year term. The previous election was held in 2020.

Electoral system

The election, like other local elections in 2024, follow the first-past-the-post system where the candidate with the most votes wins the election, even if they do not win a majority.[1] It is possible for a candidate to run uncontested, in which case the candidate is still required to win a majority of votes "against" an "empty box" option. Should the candidate fail to do so, the election will be repeated on a later date.[2]

Candidates

According to electoral regulations, in order to qualify for the election, candidates are required to secure support from a political party or a coalition of parties controlling 9 seats (20 percent of all seats) in the Denpasar Regional House of Representatives (DPRD).[3] The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle and the Gerindra Party, with 22 and 9 seats in the DPRD respectively, are both eligible to nominate a candidate without forming coalitions with other parties.[4] Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support to run as an independent in form of photocopies of identity cards. In Denpasar's case, this corresponds to 42,152 copies.[5] No independent candidates registered with the General Elections Commission (KPU) before the set deadline.[6]

Potential

The following are individuals who have either been publicly mentioned as a potential candidate by a political party in the DPRD, publicly declared their candidacy with press coverage, or considered as a potential candidate by media outlets:

Political map

Following the 2024 Indonesian legislative election, seven political parties are represented in the Denpasar DPRD:[4]

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Political partiesSeat count
Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P)
Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra)
Party of Functional Groups (Golkar)
Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI)
Democratic Party (Demokrat)
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Notes and References

  1. News: Pilkada Hanya Satu Putaran . 20 May 2024 . kedaikopi.co . 22 July 2020 . id.
  2. News: Mardika . Nando Yussele . Jika Kotak Kosong Menang, Pilkada Akan Diulang? . 16 April 2024 . hukumonline.com . 5 November 2020 . id.
  3. News: KPU Mulai Tetapkan Kursi DPRD, Parpol Sudah Bisa Berhitung Soal Pencalonan di Pilkada . 19 May 2024 . KOMPAS.com . 2 May 2024 . id.
  4. News: Samudero . Rizki Setyo . Daftar 45 Anggota DPRD Kota Denpasar Terpilih 2024-2029, PDIP Kuasai 22 Kursi . 21 May 2024 . detikbali . 13 March 2024 . id-ID.
  5. News: Sakti . Rio Raga . Calon Wali Kota Jalur Independen Pilkada Denpasar Butuh Minimal 42.152 KTP . 21 May 2024 . detikbali . 5 April 2024 . id-ID.
  6. News: Samudero . Rizki Setyo . KPU Umumkan Nihil Calon Independen di Pilwakot Denpasar 2024 . 21 May 2024 . detikbali . 13 May 2024 . id-ID.
  7. News: Demokrat Denpasar Merapat ke Jaya Negara . 21 May 2024 . nusabali.com . 21 May 2024 . id.
  8. News: Paket Jaya Negara-Arya Wibawa Kembali Diusung PDIP di Pilwali Denpasar 2024 . 21 May 2024 . diksimerdeka.com . 28 April 2024 . id.
  9. News: Samudero . Rizki Setyo . Gerindra Siapkan 3 Nama untuk Pilwalkot Denpasar, Ada Anak Rai Mantra . 21 May 2024 . detikbali . 5 May 2024 . id-ID.