THE INFLUENCE OF REGIONAL HEAD NOMINATION THRESHOLD ON ELECTORAL JUSTICE AND THE IMPLICATION OF SINGLE CANDIDATES ON QUALITY OF LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Authors

  • Rizki Amalia Fitriani Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Tanjungpura Author
  • Hamdani Hamdani Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Tanjungpura Author
  • Edy Suasono Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Tanjungpura Author
  • Nafsiatun Nafsiatun Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Tanjungpura Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55292/cc2t2j66

Keywords:

Local Democracy, Regonal Heads Elections, Single Candidate

Abstract

This study examines the influence of the threshold for the candidacy of regional heads on electoral justice and the implications of the emergence of a single candidate on the quality of local democracy. The nomination threshold is implemented as a mechanism to screen candidates to meet certain criteria of political support. However, the application of the threshold that are too high has the potential to cause electoral injustice by limiting the participation of alternative candidates, which then contributes to the phenomenon of single candidates. This condition threatens the quality of local democracy because it eliminates choice for voters and lowers the legitimacy and accountability of government. This study uses a juridicial normative approach by analyzing key regulations such as Law Number 10 of 2016 concerning the Election of Regional Heads, General Election Comission Regulations, and Law No. 7 of 2017 concerning General Elections. The result of the study show the need to review the candidacy threshold policy to be in line with the priciples of inclusive democracy and electoral justice in order to improve the quality of local democracy.

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Published

2026-03-10

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): KNAPHTN (Desember)

Section

INTERNATIONAL PANEL : MEANINGFUL (PUBLIC) PARTICIPATION IN THE LEGISLATION MAKING

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THE INFLUENCE OF REGIONAL HEAD NOMINATION THRESHOLD ON ELECTORAL JUSTICE AND THE IMPLICATION OF SINGLE CANDIDATES ON QUALITY OF LOCAL DEMOCRACY. (2026). Konferensi Nasional Asosiasi Pengajar Hukum Tata Negara Dan Hukum Administrasi Negara, 3(1), 91-100. https://doi.org/10.55292/cc2t2j66

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