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Indonesia 2024 election
Indonesia’s Anies Baswedan Picks Head of Islamic Party as Presidential Running Mate
By Sebastian Strangio
The former Jakarta governor has announced that he will team up with Muhaimin Iskandar of PKB, the country's largest Islamic party.
Prabowo Gains Ground Ahead of Indonesia’s Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite his checkered past, the defense minister is commanding surprisingly strong support from young Indonesians.
Indonesian Court Throws Out Bid to Change Electoral System
By Sebastian Strangio
The decision ensures that next year's presidential election will proceed according to schedule, under the existing electoral rules.
Indonesian Court to Rule on Petition Seeking Change to Electoral System
By Sebastian Strangio
A number of politicians have petitioned the Constitutional Court to change from open-list proportional voting to a closed-list system.
Will Jokowi’s Economic Legacy Survive Beyond Indonesia’s Election?
By Samir Puri
Since taking office in 2014, Indonesia's leader has eschewed the nostrums of Western neoliberalism. The country's trajectory will likely continue into a more challenging age.
Indonesian Court Overturns Controversial Ruling Delaying 2024 Election
By Sebastian Strangio
Last month, the Central Jakarta District Court ruled that the election commission must halt all election preparations until 2025.
Jokowi, Ganjar, and Prabowo: A Look at Indonesia’s Pre-Election Landscape
By Virdika Rizky Utama
Ganjar Pranowo and Prabowo Subianto are currently leading the polls ahead of next year's election. But will they participate as opponents or partners?
Indonesian Parliament Vows to Resolve Contentious Election Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this month, a district court ordered election authorities to suspend their preparation for next year's polls.
Indonesian Judicial Body to Review Controversial Election Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
Last week, a district court ordered the country's election commission to cease all election preparations, potentially delaying next year's polls.
The Long Political Afterlife of Megawati Sukarnoputri
By Johannes Nugroho
After battling years of political and sexist attacks, the 75-year-old is hoping to have a decisive impact at Indonesia's upcoming general election.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Registers All-Time High Approval Rating
By Sebastian Strangio
With just a year until the end of his second and final term in office, Joko Widodo is more popular than ever.
Indonesian Defense Minister Readies for Third Presidential Run
By Sebastian Strangio
More than 18 months out from the country's next presidential election, the jostling and maneuvering is kicking into high gear.