2024 Bali gubernatorial election
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The 2024 Bali gubernatorial election will be held on 27 November 2024 as part of nationwide local elections to elect the governor of Bali for a five-year term.
Electoral system
[edit]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
[edit]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 11 seats in the Bali Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, with 32 of 55 seats in the DPRD, was the only party eligible to nominate a gubernatorial candidate without forming a coalition.[3] Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support in form of photocopies of identity cards, which in Bali's case corresponds to 277,909 copies. No independent candidates registered with the General Elections Commission before the set deadline.[4] However, following a Constitutional Court of Indonesia decision in August 2024, the political support required to nominate a candidate was lowered to between 6.5 and 10 percent of the popular vote.[5]
Potential
[edit]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:
- I Wayan Koster (PDI-P), incumbent governor.[6]
- Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati (PDI-P), incumbent vice governor (as running mate).[6]
- I Nyoman Giri Prasta (PDI-P), regent of Badung (as running mate).[6]
- Ida Bagus Rai Mantra, former mayor of Denpasar (2008–2015; 2016–2021).[7]
Political map
[edit]Following the 2024 Indonesian general election, six political parties are represented in the Bali Regional House of Representatives:[3]
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| Political parties | Seat count | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) | 32 / 55 | ||
| Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) | 10 / 55 | ||
| Party of Functional Groups (Golkar) | 7 / 55 | ||
| Democratic Party (Demokrat) | 3 / 55 | ||
| Nasdem Party | 2 / 55 | ||
| Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) | 1 / 55 | ||
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 "Pilgub Bali 2024: PDIP Satu-satunya yang Dapat Usung Kandidat Tanpa Koalisi". diksimerdeka.com (in Indonesian). 21 March 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Sah, Pilgub Bali 2024 Tanpa Calon Independen". detikbali (in Indonesian). 13 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Wibawana, Widhia Arum (26 August 2024). "PKPU Nomor 10 Tahun 2024: Isi Pasal Perubahan dan Link Unduh". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Pilgub Bali 2024, Dua Nama Ini Kandidat Kuat Dampingi Koster". Bali Post (in Indonesian). 19 April 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Krisna, Gung (21 February 2024). "Tiga Tokoh ini Masuk Kriteria Cagub 2024 Versi Wacana Pilgub". wacanabali.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 May 2024.