CHAIRMAN of the Indonesian General Election Commission (KPU) Mochammad Afifuddin said that the re-election is planned to be held in September 2025.
It is known that this matter has been discussed with Commission II DPR RI. However, the detailed stages will be discussed after the Pilkada process is underway.
“We have discussed this at Commission II. In essence, we will hold regional elections again, the detailed stages of which we will discuss. That is the plan for September 2025,” said Afifuddin to journalists in Batu City, East Java, Saturday (9/11).
Meanwhile, regions that carry out re-elections will be led by regional officials (Pj.).
“But the enthusiasm for the regional elections is that if the winner is an empty box, it will be hastened so that regional elections can be held again,” he said.
Previously, Commission II of the DPR RI with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the General Election Commission of the Republic of Indonesia, the Election Supervisory Board of the Republic of Indonesia and the Honorary Council of Election Organizers of the Republic of Indonesia agreed that the regional elections would be repeated in 2025 if the empty box won against a single candidate.
“In areas where regional elections only consist of one pair of candidates and do not get more than 50 percent of the vote, we agree that regional elections will be held again in the following year, namely 2025, as regulated in Article 54D of Law Number 10 of 2016 concerning Regional Elections,” said the Chair of Commission II DPR RI Ahmad Doli Kurnia Tandjung, Tuesday (10/9).
Furthermore, the RDP decided that Commission II DPR RI would discuss further with the Ministry of Home Affairs, KPU RI, Bawaslu RI, and DKPP RI regarding the KPU Regulations (PKPU) which regulate the holding of regional elections with one pair of candidates at the upcoming working meeting and RDP.
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**Interview with Mochammad Afifuddin, Chairman of the Indonesian General Election Commission (KPU)**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Afifuddin. With the upcoming local elections in Indonesia set for November 27, 2024, can you share what preparations are currently underway by the KPU?
**Afifuddin:** Thank you for having me. We are in the critical stages of finalizing our preparations for the Pilkada. Our focus is on ensuring that the electoral process runs smoothly, transparently, and fairly. We are conducting simulations and engaging with community members to educate them about the voting process.
**Editor:** There has been talk about re-elections planned for September 2025. Can you elaborate on this?
**Afifuddin:** Yes, we have been discussing the potential for regional re-elections with Commission II of the DPR RI. Our intention is to address any issues that may arise during the initial local elections and ensure that democracy is upheld. The specifics of these re-elections will be detailed once we complete the Pilkada process in November.
**Editor:** What measures are being taken to ensure the voter turnout is high during the 2024 elections?
**Afifuddin:** We’re implementing various outreach campaigns to engage citizens, including community forums and informational sessions. It’s important for people to understand the significance of their votes. We’re also enhancing accessibility at polling stations to encourage participation from all demographics.
**Editor:** How has public feedback influenced the KPU’s approach to these elections?
**Afifuddin:** Public feedback is crucial for us. We regularly seek input from community leaders and citizens to identify their concerns and suggestions. This dialogue helps us to adjust our strategies to meet the public’s needs better and to build trust in the electoral process.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Mr. Afifuddin. We appreciate your dedication to facilitating a fair election process in Indonesia.
**Afifuddin:** Thank you for the opportunity to discuss this important topic. We remain committed to serving the democratic process and ensuring that every citizen’s voice is heard.
