APA ITU KAMPANYE?

Summary

The 2024 Indonesian Presidential Election campaign period, running from November 28, 2023, to February 10, 2024, is a crucial phase where political candidates aim to convince voters to choose them. Campaigning, as defined by Indonesia's 2017 Election Law and KPU Regulation No. 15/2023, involves participants or their representatives presenting their visions, missions, programs, and self-image. Common campaign activities include installing campaign materials like posters and banners. It is important for voters to distinguish between campaign and non-campaign activities, and report any potential election violations to election supervisors.

Takeaways

• 😀 The 2024 General Election campaign phase runs from November 28, 2023, to February 10, 2024.
• 😀 The campaign stage is crucial as participants aim to persuade voters to choose them on election day.
• 😀 Voters need to understand the nature of electoral campaigns to make informed decisions.
• 😀 According to Article 1, Number 35 of the 2017 Election Law, campaign activities aim to convince voters by presenting visions, missions, programs, or the candidates' image.
• 😀 The definition of a campaign aligns with the 2023 KPU Regulation No. 15, which outlines the campaign criteria.
• 😀 A campaign can be recognized if it meets two essential elements: it must be conducted by a campaign executor, and it must involve the communication of visions, missions, programs, or candidates' images.
• 😀 Common campaign activities include the installation of campaign materials, such as posters, signs, and banners.
• 😀 These campaign materials can be distributed or installed by both the KPU and authorized campaign participants.
• 😀 It’s important to distinguish between what constitutes a campaign and what does not to avoid any misunderstandings or violations.
• 😀 If there is a suspicion of campaign violations, they should be reported to the nearest election supervisory body.

Q & A

What is the election campaign period for the 2024 Indonesian General Election?

The election campaign period for the 2024 Indonesian General Election starts from November 28, 2023, and ends on February 10, 2024.

Why is the campaign phase considered crucial in the election process?

The campaign phase is crucial because it is the time when each election participant competes to persuade voters to cast their vote for them during the voting day.

What is the definition of an election campaign according to the 2017 Election Law?

An election campaign, as defined by Article 1, Number 35 of the 2017 Election Law, refers to activities conducted by election participants or their designated representatives to persuade voters by presenting their vision, mission, programs, and/or self-image.

How is an activity determined to be an election campaign?

An activity is considered an election campaign if it is carried out by a campaign organizer, includes the delivery of vision, mission, and programs, or presents the candidate’s self-image, such as through their photo or campaign number.

What does the KPU Regulation No. 15 of 2023 say about campaign activities?

KPU Regulation No. 15 of 2023 stipulates that a campaign activity is one that involves either the presentation of vision, mission, and programs, or showcases the self-image of an election participant.

What are some common campaign activities seen in the community?

Common campaign activities include the installation of campaign materials, which can be done by the KPU, election participants, or other authorized campaign organizers.

What is the role of the public in recognizing election campaign activities?

The public should be aware of when an activity is considered an election campaign and when it is not, ensuring they can correctly identify and report any violations of the campaign rules.

What should be done if there is a suspected violation of campaign rules?

If there is a suspected violation of campaign rules, the incident should be reported immediately to the nearest Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu).

Who is allowed to carry out campaign activities during the election period?

Campaign activities can be carried out by the election participants, designated campaign organizers, or other authorized parties, such as those appointed by the KPU.

How does the election law define the role of campaign organizers?

Campaign organizers, as defined in the election law, are responsible for conducting campaign activities on behalf of election participants, ensuring they follow the legal guidelines in presenting their vision, mission, and programs.