Ganjar Pranowo 2024 presidential campaign

The electoral campaign for the 2024 Indonesian presidential election of Ganjar Pranowo, two-term governor of Central Java, was officially launched in April 2023 upon his party the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's endorsement of his candidacy on 21 April 2023. On 18 October 2023, PDIP endorsed Mahfud MD as candidate vice president.[1]

Ganjar Pranowo for President
Campaigned for2024 Indonesian presidential election
CandidateGanjar Pranowo
Governor of Central Java (2013–2023)
Mahfud MD
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs (2019–present)
HeadquartersHigh End Building, Kebon Sirih, Menteng, Jakarta
Key peopleChief executive:
Arsjad Rasjid

Background

Ganjar Pranowo was elected the governor of Central Java, one of Indonesia's most populous provinces, in 2013. After being elected for two terms as governor, Ganjar's potential candidacy as President of Indonesia was floated with incumbent Joko Widodo ("Jokowi") reaching his second term. While several government officials proposed an extension to the term limit, the issue was shelved.[2] In the immediate aftermath of the 2019 Indonesian presidential election, a number of pollsters began to consider Ganjar as a likely candidate in 2024,[3] and by 2020 he was already one of the highest-polling prospective candidates.[4] By mid-2022, Indonesian media began interpreting Widodo's actions as showing support for Ganjar.[5]

Timeline

Becoming PDI-P's candidate

Ganjar first publicly indicated his willingness to run as a PDI-P backed presidential candidate in an interview with BeritaSatu on 18 October 2022.[6] Within PDI-P, Ganjar primarily competed for the party's endorsement with Puan Maharani, Speaker of the People's Representative Council and daughter of party leader Megawati Sukarnoputri.[7] The Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), a party not represented in the People's Representative Council, had declared its support for Ganjar's candidacy by 3 October 2022.[8]

Party endorsements

Ganjar was officially declared as PDI-P's candidate on 21 April 2023 during a party event attended by Jokowi, Megawati, and other party elites.[9] Several days later, the United Development Party followed suit.[10] Two non-parliamentary parties, the Perindo Party and the People's Conscience Party (Hanura), declared their support for Ganjar's candidacy in June and August 2023, respectively.[11][12] PSI retracted its support for Ganjar in August 2023.[13]

Running mate

Several politicians have been named by the campaign team as a potential running mate for Ganjar, including Sandiaga Uno (Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy ; 2019 running mate to Prabowo Subianto), Mahfud MD (Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs), Andika Perkasa (former Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces), Ridwan Kamil (Governor of West Java, 2018–2023), and Muhammad Zainul Majdi (Governor of West Nusa Tenggara, 2008–2018).[14] On 19 October 2023, it was announced that Mahfud MD would become the vice presidential candidate,[15] and the following day the pair officially registered with the General Elections Commission.[16]

Campaign team

On 4 September 2023, the coalition parties appointed chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Arsjad Rasjid as chairman of the campaign team, while Andika Perkasa and former deputy chief of the Indonesian National Police Gatot Eddy Pramono were appointed as deputy chairmen.[17][18]

The campaign headquarters was established at the High End Building in Kebon Sirih, Menteng, Central Jakarta, the same building used as headquarters by the Joko Widodo 2019 presidential campaign.[19]

Coalition parties

References
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  2. "Indonesia's ruling party backs Ganjar for 2024 presidency". Free Malaysia Today. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  3. "Disebut Jadi Kandidat Capres 2024, Begini Jawaban Ganjar Pranowo". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 4 July 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  4. "Ganjar Pranowo Melesat di Survei Capres 2024, Ini Kata PDIP". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 8 June 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  5. Sutrisno, Elvan Dany (25 May 2022). "Gestur Jokowi Dukung Ganjar, Megawati Jadi Kunci". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  6. "Saat PDI-P "Bela" Ganjar yang Nyatakan Siap Maju Capres..." KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 20 October 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  7. McBeth, John (29 May 2022). "Widodo gives a nod to his preferred successor". Asia Times. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  8. "Deklarasi PSI buat Ganjar Maju Pilpres Dinilai Hanya untuk Cari Perhatian". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 4 October 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  9. "Resmi, Ganjar Pranowo Capres PDI-P". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 21 April 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  10. "PPP Resmi Usung Ganjar Pranowo Jadi Capres 2024". CNBC Indonesia (in Indonesian). 26 April 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  11. "Perindo Resmi Dukung Ganjar Pranowo Capres di Pilpres 2024". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 8 June 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  12. "Partai Hanura Resmi Nyatakan Dukung Ganjar Pranowo di Pilpres 2024". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 28 August 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  13. "Batal Dukung Ganjar, PSI Diprediksi Merapat ke Koalisi Prabowo". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 24 August 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  14. "Adu Kuat Lima Nama Bacawapres Versi TPN untuk Ganjar di Pilpres 2024". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 18 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  15. "Mahfud MD resmi menjadi bakal cawapres pendamping Ganjar Pranowo". BBC News Indonesia (in Indonesian). 18 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  16. "Pilpres 2024: Anies-Muhaimin dan Ganjar-Mahfud MD daftar capres-cawapres ke KPU". BBC News Indonesia (in Indonesian). 19 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  17. Rahim, Annisa Aulia (4 September 2023). "Arsjad Rasjid Jadi Ketua Tim Pemenangan Nasional Ganjar, Andika Wakil". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  18. "Deret Tokoh Tim Pemenangan Ganjar, dari Purnawirawan TNI-Polri hingga Pengusaha". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 14 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  19. "Markas Kampanye Jokowi jadi Kantor Tim Pemenangan Ganjar Pranowo". VIVA.co.id (in Indonesian). 4 September 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
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