2024 North Sumatra gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2024 North Sumatra gubernatorial election
Country:Indonesia
Flag Image:Coat_of_arms_of_North_Sumatra.svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 North Sumatra gubernatorial election
Previous Year:2018
Image1:File:Governor_of_North_Sumatra_Edy_Rahmayadi.jpeg
Nominee1:Edy Rahmayadi
Party1:PDI-P
Running Mate1:Hasan Basri Sagala
Nominee2:Bobby Nasution
Party2:Gerindra
Running Mate2:Surya
Governor
Before Election:Hassanudin (Acting)
Before Party:Independent
Votes Counted:100
Last Update:12 December 2024
Time Zone:00.00 WIB[1]

A gubernatorial election was held on North Sumatra on 27 November 2024 alongside other local elections nationwide to elect the Governor of North Sumatra to a five-year term.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4]

A political party or coalition of parties must held at least 20 seats in the North Sumatra Regional House of Representatives to be able to field a pair of candidates for Governor and Vice Governor.[5] With 22 and 21 seats each, both Golkar and PDI-P are able to field their own pair of candidates for Governor and Vice Governor without the need to form a coalition of parties.[6] Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support in form of photocopies of identity cards, which in North Sumatra's case corresponds to 814,046 copies.[7] No such candidates registered with the General Elections Commission by the provided deadline.[8]

Incumbent governor Edy Rahmayadi was eligible for re-election for the office of Governor of North Sumatra.

Candidates

Declared

The following are individuals who have declared his/her candidacy for Governor/Vice Governor:

1
Candidate from Gerindra and Golkar
for Governorfor Vice Governor
Mayor of Medan (2021–current)[9] Regent of Asahan (2021–current)[10]
Parties
Golkar (22 seats)[11]
Gerindra (13 seats)[12]
NasDem (12 seats)[13]
PKS (10 seats)[14]
PAN (6 seats)[15]
Demokrat (5 seats)[16]
PKB (4 seats)[17]
PPP (1 seat)[18]
After deciding between Bobby Nasution and Musa Rajekshah, Golkar Chairman Airlangga Hartanto has decided to back Bobby Nasution as Golkar's choice for Governor of North Sumatra as Musa Rajekshah was then tasked to serve in the People's Representative Council. Hartanto later recommended HIPMI chairman Akbar Buchari and chairwoman of Golkar's Surakarta branch Sekar Tanjung as Nasution's running mate.[19]

On July 4, 2024, the National Awakening Party (PKB) has declared their support to Bobby Nasution for the governorship and recommended actress and social media influencer Nagita Slavina as his running mate, citing the need of a woman candidate.[20] The choice of Bobby Nasution's running mate is still awaiting discussions within his party coalition.

2
Candidate from PDIP
for Governorfor Vice Governor
Governor of North Sumatra (2018–2023)[21] Expert Staff in Ministry of Religious Affairs
Parties
PDIP (21 seats)[22]

Potential

The following are individuals who have either been publicly mentioned as a potential candidate, or considered as such by press:

Declined

The following are individuals who have either been publicly mentioned as a potential candidate, but chose not to run:

Endorsements

Political map

Following the 2024 Indonesian general election, eleven political parties are represented in the North Sumatra Regional House of Representatives:[31]

Political Parties!Seat Count
Party of Functional Groups (Golkar)
Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P)
Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra)
Nasdem Party
Prosperous Justice Party (PKS)
National Mandate Party (PAN)
bgcolor=People's Conscience Party (Hanura)
Democratic Party (Demokrat)
National Awakening Party (PKB)
bgcolor=Perindo Party
United Development Party (PPP)

Incidents

Clashing supporters

After the second governor's debate held on Wednesday, 6 November 2024 in Santika Dyandra Hotel, Medan, incumbent candidate Edy Rahmayadi was thrown water bottles by an unknown group (allegedly Bobby Nasution's supporters) while walking out to greet his supporters. Edy's supporters shielded him from harm, resulting in one of Edy's supporters got hit by the water bottle. Not long after the incident, Bobby Nasution's car was thrown rocks by Edy's supporters and both sides were about to come into blows when the police was able to defuse the situation.[32]

Flash floods

During dawn of the election day, Medan was hit by severe floods in some areas due to three rivers in Medan overflowing, leading to some polling stations to not held any voting.[33] General Elections Commission announced that due to the flooding, there will be a recount on the election in the affected areas.[34] Reacting to this, PDI-P Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto blamed Bobby Nasution's urban planning policy which caused the flooding.[35]

Notes and References

  1. News: Real Count. 3 December 2024. Pilkada.
  2. Web site: Nafi'an . Muhammad Ilman . KPU Pastikan Pilkada 2022 dan 2023 Diundur ke 2024 . 2021-11-10 . IDN Times . id.
  3. News: Pilkada Hanya Satu Putaran . 20 May 2024 . kedaikopi.co . 22 July 2020 . id.
  4. News: Mardika . Nando Yussele . Jika Kotak Kosong Menang, Pilkada Akan Diulang? . 16 April 2024 . hukumonline.com . 5 November 2020 . id.
  5. Web site: Menerka Peta Koalisi Bakal Calon Gubernur Sumut: Bobby, Edy, Ijeck dan Ahok . 2024-06-05 . kumparan . id-ID.
  6. Web site: Aldi . Nizar . PDIP dan Golkar Bisa Usung Sendiri Cagub-Cawagub di Pilgub Sumut 2024 . 2024-06-07 . detiksumut . id-ID.
  7. Web site: Aldi . Nizar . Bacalon Independen di Pilgubsu Harus Penuhi Syarat Dukungan Minimal Segini . 2024-06-07 . detiksumut . id-ID.
  8. Web site: Rismayeti . Delfi . 2024-05-14 . KPU: Pilgub Sumut Bakal Berlangsung Tanpa Calon Independen . 2024-06-07 . Bisnis.com . id.
  9. Web site: Ridwan . Muhammad . 21 May 2024 . Jadi Kader Gerindra, Bobby Nasution Daftarkan Diri jadi Bakal Calon Gubernur Sumut . Jawa Pos.
  10. Web site: AY . Bobby Setuju, Cawagubnya Di Pilgub Sumut Bupati Asahan Surya . 2024-07-23 . tangselpos.id . id.
  11. Web site: Naibaho . Rumondang . Golkar Resmi Dukung Bobby Nasution di Pilgub Sumut . 2024-07-07 . detiknews . id-ID.
  12. Web site: 2024-05-22 . Gerindra Bakal Dukung Menantu Jokowi, Bobby Nasution di Pilgub Sumut . 2024-07-07 . merdeka.com . id.
  13. Pilgub Sumut, NasDem Dukung Bobby Nasution . TV . Metro . id . 2024-07-07 . www.metrotvnews.com.
  14. News: Nufus . Wilda Hayatun . PKS Resmi Usung Bobby Nasution di Pilgub Sumut 2024 . 4 August 2024 . detiknews . 2 August 2024 . id-ID.
  15. Web site: Aliya . Angga . Zulhas Kembali Tegaskan PAN Siap Dukung Bobby Nasution di Pilgub Sumut 2024 . 2024-07-07 . detiknews . id-ID.
  16. News: May 22, 2024 . Demokrat Pastikan Dukung Bobby Nasution Jadi Cagub Sumut . June 19, 2024 . CNN Indonesia.
  17. Web site: 4 July 2024 . Alasan PKB Dukung Bobby Ketimbang Edy di Sumut: Yakin Jadi Pemenang . CNN Indonesia.
  18. https://www.liputan6.com/pemilu/read/5682499/ppp-resmi-dukung-bobby-nasution-surya-di-pilgub-sumut-2024
  19. Web site: Paraqbueq . Rusman . 2024-06-19 . Golkar Sodorkan Dua Kadernya Jadi Cawagub Bobby Nasution . 2024-07-07 . Tempo . en.
  20. Web site: Media . Kompas Cyber . 2024-07-04 . PKB Usulkan Nagita Slavina Jadi Cawagub Bobby Nasution . 2024-07-07 . KOMPAS.com . id.
  21. Web site: Utama. Felldy. 14 August 2024. PDIP Umumkan 13 Nama Cagub-Cawagub yang Diusung di Pilkada 2024, Ini Daftarnya. Sindonews.com.
  22. https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20240810114946-617-1131532/pdip-resmi-dukung-edy-rahmayadi-di-pilgub-sumut
  23. Web site: Hayat . Wiji Nur . Pilkada Sumut Panas! PDIP Usung Ahok, Gerindra Dukung Bobby Nasution . 2024-06-19 . CNBC Indonesia . id-ID.
  24. Web site: detikcom . Tim . Ahok Dilirik Maju Pilgub Sumut Tak Bikin Lawan-lawan Gentar . 2024-06-05 . detiknews . id-ID.
  25. Web site: Media . Kompas Cyber . 2024-05-25 . Ahok Mengaku Ditawari PDI-P Maju Pilgub Sumut . 2024-06-05 . KOMPAS.com . id.
  26. Web site: Rika . 2024-04-16 . Potensi 6 Nama di Bursa Bakal Calon Gubernur Sumatera Utara - Page 2 of 3 . 2024-06-05 . HARIAN MISTAR . en-US.
  27. Web site: detikSumut . Tim . Muncul Dukungan ke Eks Pj Gubsu Hassanudin Maju Pilgub . 2024-07-07 . detiksumut . id-ID.
  28. Web site: Aldi. Nizar. 3 April 2024. 3 Nama Sowan ke PDIP untuk Maju di Pilgubsu: Edy, Rahmansyah, Nikson. Detik Sumut. id. 19 April 2024.
  29. Web site: Simanjuntak . Surya Dua Artha . 2024-06-19 . Golkar Tawarkan Sekar Tanjung & Akbar Buchari Jadi Cawagub Bobby di Pilgub Sumut 2024 . 2024-06-21 . Bisnis.com . id.
  30. Web site: Naibaho . Rumondang . Ijeck Tak Maju Pilgub Sumut, Airlangga: Dia Akan Bertugas di DPR . 2024-06-19 . detiknews . id-ID.
  31. Web site: Aldi . Nizar . KPU Tetapkan 100 Anggota DPRD Sumut Periode 2024-2029 . 2024-06-06 . detiksumut . id-ID.
  32. ASI (8 November 2024) "Mobil Dilempar Batu, Calon Dilempar Botol" Rakyat Merdeka. hal 6
  33. Web site: detikSumut . Tim . Banjir Parah di Medan saat Pilkada 2024 Bikin Warga Tak Bisa Milih . 2024-12-04 . detiksumut . id-ID.
  34. Web site: Mulkan . Mulkan . 1 December 2024 . Pasca Banjir, 61 TPS di Medan Gelar PSU . December 4, 2024 . Radio Republik Indonesia.
  35. Web site: 27 November 2024 . Medan Dikepung Banjir saat Pilkada, Hasto Sindir Salah Tata Ruang . CNN Indonesia.

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