2024 West Kalimantan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2024 West Kalimantan gubernatorial election
Country:Indonesia
Flag Image:Coat of arms of West Kalimantan.svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 West Kalimantan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:2018
Governor
Before Election:Harrison Azroi (Acting)
Before Party:Independent

The 2024 West Kalimantan gubernatorial election will be held on 27 November 2024 as part of nationwide local elections to elect the governor of West Kalimantan for a five-year term.

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 13 seats in the West Kalimantan Regional House of Representatives (DPRD).[3] The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, with 13 seats in the DPRD, is the only party eligible to nominate a candidate without forming coalitions.[4] Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support in form of photocopies of identity cards, which in West Kalimantan's case corresponds to 300,883 copies. Former regent of Kubu Raya initially registered to run as an independent and submitted enough support to the General Elections Commission, but later withdrew his registration as an independent citing potential support from political parties.[5]

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 press:

Political map

Following the 2024 Indonesian general election, ten political parties are represented in the West Kalimantan Regional House of Representatives:[9]

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

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: Saputra . Emanuel Edi . ”Bursa” Pilgub Kalbar, Politikus Senior Berebut Tiket Parpol . 18 May 2024 . . 2 May 2024 . id.
  4. News: PDI Perjuangan Rekomendasikan Lasarus Jadi Cagub Kalbar 2024 . 18 May 2024 . . 23 April 2024 . id.
  5. News: KPU Sebut Bakal Calon Independen di Pilkada Kalbar Mengundurkan Diri . 18 May 2024 . Tempo . 16 May 2024 . id.
  6. News: Ketua DPD Golkar Kalbar Dipastikan Tak Maju Jadi Calon Gubernur . 18 May 2024 . KOMPAS.com . 16 April 2024 . id.
  7. News: Lasarus Kembalikan Formulir Bacagub Kalbar ke PDI Perjuangan . 18 May 2024 . Suara Pemred Kalbar . 29 April 2024 . id.
  8. News: Saputra . Emanuel Edi . Batal Maju dari Jalur Perseorangan, Mantan Bupati Kubu Raya Pilih Parpol . 18 May 2024 . . 16 May 2024 . id.
  9. News: Daftar 65 Calon Anggota DPRD Provinsi Kalimantan Barat Terpilih 2024-2029 . 18 May 2024 . Tribun Pontianak . 14 March 2024 . id-ID.