Gibran Rakabuming Raka

The official election registration period for February 14 poll opened today, and will run until October 25.

A Constitutional Court’s ruling has cleared the way for President Joko Widodo’s son, who is under the minimum age of 40, to run for the vice presidency at next year’s election.

The election risks further accelerating the spread of the disease throughout the country.

The upcoming regional elections in December may decide whether the Widodo family becomes Indonesia’s newest political dynasty.