2024 Denpasar mayoral election

The 2024 Denpasar mayoral election will be held on 27 November 2024 as part of nationwide local elections to elect the GT/MT/RT for a five-year term. The previous election was held in 2020.

2024 Denpasar mayoral election

← 2020 27 November 2024 (2024-11-27)

Mayor before election

I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara
PDI-P

Elected mayor

TBD

Electoral system

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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

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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 9 seats (20 percent of all seats) in the Denpasar Regional House of Representatives (DPRD).[3] The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle and the Gerindra Party, with 22 and 9 seats in the DPRD respectively, are both eligible to nominate a candidate without forming coalitions with other parties.[4] Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support to run as an independent in form of photocopies of identity cards. In Denpasar's case, this corresponds to 42,152 copies.[5] No independent candidates registered with the General Elections Commission (KPU) before the set deadline.[6]

Potential

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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:

  • Anak Agung Ngurah Rai Iswara, former city secretary of Denpasar.[9]
  • Ida Bagus Gede Sidharta, businessman in the tourism industry.[9]
  • Ida Bagus Ngurah Sidhayatra Wijaya, son of former Denpasar mayor Ida Bagus Rai Mantra.[9]

Political map

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Following the 2024 Indonesian legislative election, seven political parties are represented in the Denpasar DPRD:[4]

Political parties Seat count
Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P)
Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra)
Party of Functional Groups (Golkar)
Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI)
Democratic Party (Demokrat)
Nasdem Party
Gelora Party

References

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  1. ^ "Pilkada Hanya Satu Putaran". kedaikopi.co (in Indonesian). 22 July 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. ^ Mardika, Nando Yussele (5 November 2020). "Jika Kotak Kosong Menang, Pilkada Akan Diulang?". hukumonline.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  3. ^ "KPU Mulai Tetapkan Kursi DPRD, Parpol Sudah Bisa Berhitung Soal Pencalonan di Pilkada". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 2 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  4. ^ a b Samudero, Rizki Setyo (13 March 2024). "Daftar 45 Anggota DPRD Kota Denpasar Terpilih 2024-2029, PDIP Kuasai 22 Kursi". detikbali (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  5. ^ Sakti, Rio Raga (5 April 2024). "Calon Wali Kota Jalur Independen Pilkada Denpasar Butuh Minimal 42.152 KTP". detikbali (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  6. ^ Samudero, Rizki Setyo (13 May 2024). "KPU Umumkan Nihil Calon Independen di Pilwakot Denpasar 2024". detikbali (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Demokrat Denpasar Merapat ke Jaya Negara". nusabali.com (in Indonesian). 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Paket Jaya Negara-Arya Wibawa Kembali Diusung PDIP di Pilwali Denpasar 2024". diksimerdeka.com (in Indonesian). 28 April 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  9. ^ a b c Samudero, Rizki Setyo (5 May 2024). "Gerindra Siapkan 3 Nama untuk Pilwalkot Denpasar, Ada Anak Rai Mantra". detikbali (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 May 2024.