Indonesia election :Tomorrow, Indonesian President Jokowi and the First Lady will cast their votes at the Gambir Polling Station in Jakarta
Jakarta, INDONESIA (DT/ANTARA) – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and First Lady Iriana are slated to exercise their voting rights for the 2024 General Elections on February 14 at Polling Station No. 10 in Gambir, Central Jakarta.
They received their voter notification card from Hamdy Basjar, the head of Polling Station No. 10 organizing committee, at the Merdeka Palace on Monday.
The upcoming event holds significant importance in Indonesia’s democratic process, underscoring the crucial role of citizen participation and the exercise of voting rights in the nation’s electoral system.
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The President’s designated polling station is situated within the State Administration Agency Building in the Gambir sub-district, east of the Presidential Palace, as confirmed by officials.
This polling station is expected to accommodate 120 registered voters listed in the final voters’ list. Additionally, it will cater to voters listed in the supplementary voters’ list (DPTb) and those who choose to register on-site at the polling station.
It is anticipated that the President, along with the First Lady, will exercise their voting rights at this polling station, with the expected timeframe for their visit spanning from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., as indicated by officials.
It is noteworthy that the President had previously cast his vote at the same polling station during the 2019 General Election.
Furthermore, Basjar shared that apart from the President and the First Lady, other government officials are expected to cast their votes at Polling Station No. 10. However, the identities of these officials will only be revealed upon their arrival at the polling station on Election Day.
President Jokowi’s forthcoming presence at the polling station signifies the government’s unwavering commitment to upholding democratic principles, which form the foundation of Indonesia’s governance. As the nation’s leader, his participation serves as a compelling example to Indonesians, urging them to actively engage in the electoral process and contribute to shaping the nation’s future.
Accompanied by the First Lady, President Jokowi will join millions of Indonesians nationwide in selecting their representatives across various government levels. Their visit to the polling station not only underscores the significance of the impending elections but also highlights the imperative of transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
As Indonesians prepare to head to the polls, the nation stands united in its devotion to democracy, with President Jokowi and the First Lady leading by example through their active involvement in the electoral process. Their actions epitomize Indonesia’s democratic journey and its unyielding commitment to amplifying the voices of its citizens.
Public opinion regarding the frontrunner for the 2024 General Election leadership
Surveys suggest Prabowo has a strong lead, with polls released last week projecting that he could secure more than 50% of the votes on Wednesday – a requirement to win. Candidates are also required to win at least 20% of the vote in at least half of the country’s 38 provinces. Without this, the vote will go to a second round.
Prabowo, who has projected a much softer image in recent years, is running to be president for the third time, having lost against Jokowi in 2014 and 2019.
Prof Burhanuddin Muhtadi, executive director of Indonesia’s independent public opinion research institute, Indikator Politik Indonesia, said that support for Prabowo has continued to increase, but that there was still a possibility that the vote would go to a second round.
Voter turnout, especially among younger voters would be a crucial factor, he said.
“A decent turnout level among young voters will certainly help Prabowo to win the election outright in just one-round. Any significantly weak turnout rate among young voters would present a significant challenge especially if the voter turnout for Anies and Ganjar supporters is higher,” he added.