2024 Depok mayoral election
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The 2024 Depok mayoral election will be held on 27 November 2024 as part of nationwide local elections to elect the mayor of Depok for a five-year term. The previous election was held in 2020.
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 10 seats in the Depok Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). The Prosperous Justice Party, with 13 seats from the 2024 legislative election, is the only party eligible to nominate a mayoral candidate without a coalition.[3] Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support in form of photocopies of identity cards, which in Depok's case corresponds to 90,563 copies. Although there were consultations, no such candidates registered with the General Elections Commission (KPU) within the allowed time.[4]
Incumbent mayor Mohammad Idris had served two full terms as mayor, and hence was ineligible to run in the election.[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 media outlets:
- Imam Budi Hartono (PKS), incumbent vice mayor.[3]
- Supian Suri, city secretary of Depok.[6]
Political map[edit]
Following the 2024 Indonesian general election, ten political parties are represented in the Depok Regional House of Representatives:[7]
| Political parties | Seat count | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) | 13 / 50 | ||
| Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) | 8 / 50 | ||
| Party of Functional Groups (Golkar) | 7 / 50 | ||
| Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) | 6 / 50 | ||
| National Awakening Party (PKB) | 5 / 50 | ||
| Democratic Party (Demokrat) | 5 / 50 | ||
| United Development Party (PPP) | 2 / 50 | ||
| National Mandate Party (PAN) | 2 / 50 | ||
| Nasdem Party | 1 / 50 | ||
| Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) | 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 "Susul PKS dan Golkar, Partai Nasdem Gabung Koalisi Usung Imam-Ririn di Pilkada Depok 2024". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 10 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Tjitra, Andry Triyanto (16 May 2024). "KPU Kota Depok Pastikan Tak Ada Paslon Wali Kota Jalur Independen di Pilkada 2024". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Ernis, Devy (15 May 2024). "Soal Pilgub Jabar, Wali Kota Depok Mohammad Idris : Emang Gue Pikirin". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Supian Suri Tolak Pinangan Kubu PKS Jadi Calon Wakil Wali Kota Depok". Media Indonesia (in Indonesian). 18 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Lingga, Rido (16 March 2024). "KPU Depok Umumkan 50 Anggota DPRD Terpilih Pemilu". Radio Republik Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 May 2024.