The 2024 Jember regency election will be held on 27 November 2024 as part of nationwide local elections to elect the regent of Jember Regency for a five-year term. The previous election was held in 2020.
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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 10 seats in the Jember Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). The Gerindra Party, with 10 seats from the 2024 legislative election, is the only party eligible to nominate a candidate without forming coalitions with other parties.[3][4] Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support in form of photocopies of identity cards, which in Jember's case corresponds to 142,458 copies. One candidate, Jaddin Wadajs (grandson of former Nahdlatul Ulama leader Ahmad Shiddiq) registered less than 30 minutes before the deadline, and submitted the required proofs of support. His candidacy is pending General Elections Commission (KPU) verification.[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:
- Hendy Siswanto (Nasdem), incumbent regent.[6]
- Faida, former regent of Jember (2016–2021).[7]
- Muhammad Fawait (Gerindra), chairman of Gerindra's parliamentary group in the East Java Regional House of Representatives.[8]
- Jaddin Wadajs, grandson of former NU leader Ahmad Shiddiq.[5]
Political map
editFollowing the 2024 Indonesian legislative election, eight political parties are represented in the Jember DPRD:[3]
| Political parties | Seat count | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) | 10 / 50 | ||
| National Awakening Party (PKB) | 8 / 50 | ||
| Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) | 8 / 50 | ||
| Party of Functional Groups (Golkar) | 6 / 50 | ||
| Nasdem Party | 6 / 50 | ||
| Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) | 6 / 50 | ||
| United Development Party (PPP) | 5 / 50 | ||
| National Mandate Party (PAN) | 1 / 50 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Pilkada Hanya Satu Putaran". kedaikopi.co (in Indonesian). 22 July 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ Mardika, Nando Yussele (5 November 2020). "Jika Kotak Kosong Menang, Pilkada Akan Diulang?". hukumonline.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Komposisi Kursi Parpol di DPRD Jember Hasil Pemilu 2024, PKS Sama dengan Golkar". JPNN (in Indonesian). 13 March 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "Golkar Buka Peluang untuk Petahana maupun Penantang Baru, Buru Kandidat Calon Bupati Jember, Siapa Dia?". Radar Jember (in Indonesian). 26 March 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Pasangan Jaddin-Arismaya Daftar Pilkada Jember Jalur Independen". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 13 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "Bupati Jember Hendy: Nasdem adalah Rumah Saya". Berita Jatim (in Indonesian). 8 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "Faida Siap Nyalon Bupati Jember Lagi, Begini Komentarnya". Radar Jember (in Indonesian). 29 April 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ Azmi, Faiq (18 March 2024). "Gerindra Siap Usung Gus Fawait di Pilbup Jember, Indah di Pilkada Lumajang". detikjatim (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 May 2024.