2024 Bekasi mayoral election
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The 2024 Bekasi mayoral election will be held on 27 November 2024 as part of nationwide local elections to elect the mayor of Bekasi 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 10 seats in the Bekasi City Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). The Prosperous Justice Party, with 11 DPRD seats, is the only party eligible to nominate a mayoral candidate without forming a coalition.[3][4] Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support in form of photocopies of identity cards, which in Bekasi's case corresponds to 117,623 copies. An independent ticket registered with the General Elections Commission (KPU), but failed to submit the necessary proofs of support within the provided time.[5]
The previously elected two-term mayor of Bekasi, Rahmat Effendi, was arrested for corruption and removed from his post in 2022.[6]
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:
- Tri Adhianto Tjahyono (PDI-P), incumbent mayor.[7]
- Mochtar Mohamad (PDI-P), former mayor of Bekasi (2008–2012).[3][7]
- Heri Koswara (PKS), member of West Java Regional House of Representatives representing Bekasi and Depok.[8]
Political map[edit]
Following the 2024 Indonesian general election, nine political parties are represented in the Bekasi Regional House of Representatives:[4]
| Political parties | Seat count | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) | 11 / 50 | ||
| Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) | 9 / 50 | ||
| Party of Functional Groups (Golkar) | 8 / 50 | ||
| Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) | 6 / 50 | ||
| National Mandate Party (PAN) | 5 / 50 | ||
| National Awakening Party (PKB) | 5 / 50 | ||
| Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) | 2 / 50 | ||
| United Development Party (PPP) | 2 / 50 | ||
| Democratic Party (Demokrat) | 2 / 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 "8 Alasan M2 Nyalon Wali Kota Bekasi 2024". Radar Bekasi (in Indonesian). 4 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Ini Hasil Perolehan Kursi DPRD Kota Bekasi dan DPRD Provinsi Jabar Dapil 8". IniJabar.com (in Indonesian). 13 March 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Kurniawati, Leny (17 May 2024). "Pilkada Kota Bekasi, Calon Independen Gagal Penuhi Persyaratan". Radio Republik Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Baru Dilantik, Tri Adhianto Tjahyono akan Diberhentikan Sebagai Wali Kota Bekasi". Republika (in Indonesian). 25 August 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Tri Adhianto dan Mochtar Mohamad Berebut Kursi Calon Wali Kota Bekasi pada Pilkada 2024". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 29 April 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Maju di Pilkada Kota Bekasi, Haruskah Heri Koswara Mundur dari Anggota DPRD Jabar ?". Berita Satu (in Indonesian). 13 April 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.