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Opinion Poll Front-Runner Formally Joins Presidential Race

INDONESIA

Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto joined the race to succeed Indonesian President Joko Widodo, paving the way for a three-way contest in which Prabowo is seen as a front-runner.

  • The former special forces commander is running against two former regional governors Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan. The latest opinion poll by Indikator Politik put Prabowo on 37%, with Ganjar on 35% and Anies on 22%.
  • Prabowo's running mate is Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of outgoing President Joko Widodo, which positions the current Defence Minister as a continuity candidate running with the incumbent head of state's blessing.
  • Some have argued that Gibran's inclusion on Prabowo's ticket will court some of Jokowi's supporters, but will also draw accusations of attempts to build a political dynasty and extend the current President's influence beyond the end of his term.
  • Today marks the deadline for registration of candidacies in the presidential election, which will take place on February 14, 2024, alongside parliamentary and regional legislative elections.

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