The 2024 South Sumatra gubernatorial election will be held on 27 November 2024 as part of nationwide local elections to elect the governor of South Sumatra for a five-year term. The previous election was held in 2018.
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Electoral system
editThe 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
editAccording 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 15 seats in the South Sumatra Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). As no parties won 15 or more seats, parties will be required to form coalitions to nominate a candidate.[3][4] Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support in form of photocopies of identity cards, which in South Sumatra's case corresponds to 474,477 copies. No candidates registered in this method within the deadline given by the General Elections Commission.[5]
Potential
editThe 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:
- Herman Deru (Nasdem), previous governor.[6]
- Mawardi Yahya (Gerindra), previous vice governor.[6][7]
- Heri Amalindo (PDI-P), regent of Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir.[9]
- Popo Ali Martopo (Golkar), regent of South Ogan Komering Ulu (as running mate).[9]
- Eddy Santana Putra (Gerindra), member of the House of Representatives and former mayor of Palembang.[10]
- Holda (Demokrat), member of the South Sumatra DPRD.[11]
Political map
editFollowing the 2024 Indonesian general election, twelve political parties are represented in the South Sumatra DPRD:[4]
| Political parties | Seat count | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party of Functional Groups (Golkar) | 12 / 75 | ||
| Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) | 11 / 75 | ||
| Nasdem Party | 10 / 75 | ||
| Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) | 9 / 75 | ||
| Democratic Party (Demokrat) | 8 / 75 | ||
| National Awakening Party (PKB) | 7 / 75 | ||
| Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) | 7 / 75 | ||
| National Mandate Party (PAN) | 6 / 75 | ||
| United Development Party (PPP) | 2 / 75 | ||
| Perindo Party | 1 / 75 | ||
| People's Conscience Party (Hanura) | 1 / 75 | ||
| Nusantara Awakening Party (PKN) | 1 / 75 | ||
References
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- ^ Mardika, Nando Yussele (5 November 2020). "Jika Kotak Kosong Menang, Pilkada Akan Diulang?". hukumonline.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Mungkinkah Terjadi Head to Head Antara HD dan MY? Pilgub Sumsel 2024 Lebih Berwarna". Sripoku.com (in Indonesian). 15 April 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Golkar Diprediksi Pertahankan Kursi Ketua DPRD Sumsel". Rmol.id (in Indonesian). 10 March 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Pahlevi, Reiza (13 May 2024). "8 Paslon Perseorangan Daftar Pilkada di Sumsel, Terbanyak di Palembang". detiksumbagsel (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ a b "5 Kandidat Pilgub Sumsel 2024, Eks Gubernur Herman Deru Vs Mantan Wagub Mawardi Yahya?". Tempo (in Indonesian). 19 April 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Budi, Candra (13 September 2023). "Gerindra Bakal Usung Mawardi Yahya Jadi Cagub Sumsel, Asal..." detiksumbagsel (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Terlanjur Deklarasi di Pilkada Sumsel, Harnojoyo Justru Belum Dapat Restu Demokrat". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 19 March 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Paslongub Heri Amalindo - Popo Ali Maju Pilgub Sumsel, Secara Kepartaian Punya Basis Partai Besar". Sripoku.com (in Indonesian). 4 April 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Pahlevi, Reiza (1 May 2024). "Eddy Santana Pertama Kembalikan Formulir ke PAN, Sudah Temui Hatta Rajasa". detiksumbagsel (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Pahlevi, Reiza (7 May 2024). "Holda Optimistis Diusung Demokrat di Pilgub Sumsel, Saingi Cik Ujang-Harnojoyo". detiksumbagsel (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 May 2024.