Indonesia’s largest democratic event is on the horizon! The 2024 Indonesia General Election, scheduled for February 14th, will see millions of Indonesians cast their ballots for President, Vice President, House of Representatives (DPR RI), Senate (DPD RI), and local legislative bodies.
2024 Indonesia General Election – House of Representatives Party Wise Results
Party | Seats Won |
Indonesian Democratic Party – Struggle (Partai Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan) | – |
Party of the Functional Groups (Partai Golongan Karya) | – |
Great Indonesia Movement Party (Partai Gerakan Indonesia Raya, Gerindra) | – |
Democratic Party (Partai Demokrat) | – |
National Mandate Party | – |
National Awakening Party | – |
Prosperous Justice Party | – |
United Development Party | – |
National Democrat Party (Partai NasDem) | – |
People’s Conscience Party (Partai Hati Nurani Rakyat, Partai Hanura)) | – |
Crescent Star Party | – |
Justice and Unity Party | – |
In short:
575 seats are up for grabs, representing constituencies across Indonesia.
Proportional representation system: Voters choose parties, not individual candidates.
9 national political parties are contesting the election.
Electoral threshold: Parties need to secure 4% of the national vote or 6% of the vote in at least one province to secure seats.
Impactful body: The House of Representatives holds significant legislative power, shaping laws and holding the government accountable.
Major Contenders in 2024 Indonesia General Election:
PDI-Perjuangan (Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle): The incumbent party, currently holding the most seats. Expected to face a tough challenge to maintain its position.
Golkar Party: Traditionally strong, this party aims to regain lost ground and increase its share of seats
Gerindra Party: Led by Prabowo Subianto, this party seeks to build on its 2019 performance and potentially form coalitions.
Nasdem Party: This rising force aims to solidify its presence and potentially play a kingmaker role in coalition negotiations.
Other parties: PKS, Demokrat, PBB, Gelora, and Garuda hold potential to influence the landscape, depending on vote share and strategic alliances.
Potential Outcomes:
Hung parliament: No single party securing a majority could lead to complex coalition negotiations and potential power-sharing agreements.
Shifting alliances: Strategic partnerships and mergers between parties could significantly shape the political landscape.
Rise of new players: Smaller parties gaining significant vote share could impact the traditional power dynamics.
In the upcoming 2024 General Election, Indonesia will witness a significant democratic exercise as citizens cast their votes to determine the composition of the House of Representatives. This legislative body plays a vital role in shaping the nation’s policies, making it a focal point for political enthusiasts and observers alike.