Non-voters and local elections in Indonesia: a growing trend?

Trends from local and national elections in Indonesia for the past indicate a growing number of non-voters. This preliminary analysis contends that, first, voters are bored with the political game; second, various candidates are seen as redundant, and third, image politics will remain a significant...

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Main Authors: Laksamana, Evan A., Margaretha, Hazelia
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2016
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/82638
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/40173
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Trends from local and national elections in Indonesia for the past indicate a growing number of non-voters. This preliminary analysis contends that, first, voters are bored with the political game; second, various candidates are seen as redundant, and third, image politics will remain a significant factor in the upcoming general elections.