| Election Name: | 2024 Banten gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| Flag Image: | Coat_of_arms_of_Banten.svg |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2017 Banten gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 2017 |
| Image1: | Mayor of South Tangerang Airin Rachmi Diany.jpg |
| Candidate1: | Airin Rachmi Diany |
| Party1: | Golkar |
| Running Mate1: | Ade Sumardi |
| Candidate2: | Andra Soni |
| Party2: | Gerindra |
| Running Mate2: | Achmad Dimyati Natakusumah |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Al Muktabar (Acting) |
| Before Party: | Independent |
The 2024 Banten gubernatorial election will be held on 27 November 2024 as part of nationwide local elections to elect the Governor of Banten for a five-year term.
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]
According to electoral regulations, in order to qualify for the election, candidates are required to secure support from 20 seats in the Banten Regional House of Representatives. As no parties won 20 or more, coalitions of multiple parties were required to nominate a candidate.[3] However, following a Constitutional Court of Indonesia decision in August 2024, the political support required to nominate a candidate was lowered to between 6.5 and 10 percent of the popular vote.[4] Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support in form of photocopies of identity cards, which in Banten's case corresponds to 663,199 copies. No independent candidates submitted a registration with the General Elections Commission within the provided deadline.[5]
These are candidates who have been allegedly delegated by political parties endorsing for gubernatorial election:
| 1 | |||
| Candidate from Golkar and PDIP | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| for Governor | for Vice Governor | ||
| style=width:16em | Mayor of South Tangerang (2011–2021) | style=width:16em | Deputy Regent of Lebak (2014–2023) |
| Parties | |||
| Golkar (14 seats) PDIP (14 seats) | |||
Former Mayor of South Tangerang Airin Rachmi Diany gained the highest popular opinion to run for Governor of Banten in 2024[6] and Golkar proceeded to nominate her for Governor on June 23, 2024[7] despite having to fight against coalition partner Gerindra who nominated Speaker of Banten Regional House of Representatives Andra Soni as Governor.[8] Abandoned by the Advanced Indonesia Coalition, Golkar opened coalition talks with PDI-P who then named Ade Sumardi as Airin's running mate.[9] Ade is the chairman of PDI-P Banten. PDI-P declared for the pair on August 1, 2024.[10]
When Airlangga Hartanto steps down as chairman of Golkar and Bahlil Lahadalia became the new chairman, Golkar shifted their support to Andra Soni,[11] causing doubts on Airin's candidacy.[12] Despite this, according to the Constitutional Court ruling, PDI-P can run their candidates without the support of other parties.[13] The pair was again officially declared, this time with the blessings of Megawati Sukarnoputri, who 'motivated' her[14] inside PDI-P's party headquarters on 26 August 2024.[15] Megawati's 'motivating' speech to her brings speculation that Airin might be kicked out from Golkar.[16] [17] Ratu Tatu Chasanah, Golkar's chair in Banten, clarify Golkar's reaction:[18]
We have asked for permission from the General Chairperson and the General Chairperson has permitted it, because he is also aware that this is Mrs. Airin's political right. He cannot forbid his cadres, because this is an inherent political right. He said that with a heavy heart and apologies, the recommendation could not be given to Ms. Airin. The General Chairperson said this was for the safety of Golkar. With the General Chairperson's statement, we as cadres must understand. If it is for the safety of the party, then we cadres must save the party.To PDI-P's relief,[19] Golkar reaffirmed Airin's candidacy on 27 August 2024 with Bahlil stating that the party's decision to nominate Airin was final.[20] When asked about the sudden change is because of Megawati, Bahlil states that he had communicated with members of the Advanced Indonesia Coalition and there were no connection to Megawati's 'motivating' speech.[21] He then reaffirms Airin's candidacy won't harm Golkar's relation with the coalition on the national level[22] and it will be more fitting for Golkar to assist Airin in the election.[23] Bahlil also claimed that Prabowo Subianto and Sufmi Dasco Ahmad understands and won't oppose their candidacy.[24]
| 2 | ||
| Candidate from Gerindra and PKS | ||
|---|---|---|
| for Governor | for Vice Governor | |
| Speaker of Banten Regional House of Representatives (2019–2024) | Member of House of Representatives (2009–2018, 2018–2024) | |
| Parties | ||
| Gerindra (14 seats) PKS (13 seats) PKB (10 seats) Nasdem (10 seats) PAN (7 seats) PPP (4 seats) PSI (3 seats) | ||
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 press:
The following are individuals who have either been publicly mentioned as a potential candidate by a political party or considered by the press, but declined to run:
Following the 2024 Indonesian general election, 10 political parties are represented in the Banten Regional House of Representatives:[34]
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political parties | Seat count | |||
| Party of Functional Groups (Golkar) | ||||
| Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) | ||||
| Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) | ||||
| Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) | ||||
| Democratic Party (Demokrat) | ||||
| National Awakening Party (PKB) | ||||
| National Mandate Party (PAN) | ||||
| United Development Party (PPP) | ||||
| Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) | ||||