The Stringent Support Requirements for Independent Candidates in Regional Elections: A Legal Self-Critique of Indonesian Democracy

Besarnya Syarat Dukungan Calon Independen dalam Pilkada: Auto Kritik Hukum terhadap Demokrasi Indonesia

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https://doi.org/10.31078/jk2124

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Independent, Local Election, Percentage of Support Requirements

Abstract


Local Election is considered not to reflect democracy, there are still obstacles in the form of a large percentage of support requirements that make it difficult for independent candidates. Responding to these problems, this study aims to explain the large percentage of support requirements that are burdensome for independent candidates and the importance of independent candidates in the local election. The research method used is literature study with a legal philosophy approach. The data are literature literacy materials related to the research theme. The results showed that the percentage of support for independent candidates in the local election was considered too large. So that it hinders and makes independent candidates unable to become candidates in the elections. This kills the life of democracy that is being built by Indonesia. Whereas the existence of independent candidates is important as a counterweight and a new color giver in the political saturation of the old ways that do not produce quality leaders. It is necessary to change the percentage of support for independent candidates so as not to hinder democracy.

Author Biography

Yogi Prasetyo, Faculty of Law, Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, Ponorogo, East Java, Indonesia

Yogi Prasetyo, born in Madiun, East Java, 01 November 1982. Currently active as a Legal Consultant and serving as a lecturer in Legal Philosophy, as well as serving as Chair of the Legal Consultation and Assistance Institute (LKBH) Faculty of Law, Muhammadiyah University Ponorogo. Completed legal studies at the Faculty of Law, Merdeka Madiun University in 2006, continued formal education at the Postgraduate program at Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, which was completed in 2009, and also completed Doctoral studies in Legal Sciences at Muhammadiyah University, Surakarta through the state BPPDN scholarship program in 2018. Apart from being active as a lecturer, he is also active as a legal consultant and actively writes in various accredited national journals and reputable international journals, as well as writing several books, including "Legal Theory" and "Legal Philosophy" published by Umpo Press.

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2024-06-01

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Prasetyo, Yogi. 2024. “The Stringent Support Requirements for Independent Candidates in Regional Elections: A Legal Self-Critique of Indonesian Democracy: Besarnya Syarat Dukungan Calon Independen Dalam Pilkada: Auto Kritik Hukum Terhadap Demokrasi Indonesia”. Jurnal Konstitusi 21 (2):226-43. https://doi.org/10.31078/jk2124.

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