A Referendum-like Elections

The simultaneous local and regional elections of chief executives with sole or unopposed candidates will finally be able to take place. The Constitutional Court last week allowed sole or unopposed running mates to take part, thus avoiding any delays or postponements. Hence, the December 9 regional and local elections will take place with three of the localities having sole or unopposed running mates.

The Court decreed that in those particular places, the method of election will be similar to that of a referendum. Voters will just need to vote in their approval or disapproval of the candidates. The General Elections Commission (KPU) has been given the green light to proceed in setting up the technicalities.