The 2024 Batu mayoral election was held on 27 November 2024 as part of nationwide local elections to elect the mayor and vice mayor of Batu City for a five-year term. The previous election was held in 2017. Nurochman of the National Awakening Party (PKB) won the election, receiving 50% of the vote. Golkar's Firhando Gumelar placed second with 29%, followed by singer and House of Representatives member, Krisdayanti of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), who received 20% of the vote.
Electoral system The election, like other local elections in 2024, follow the first-past-the-post system where the candidate with the most votes wins the election, even if they do not win a majority. It is possible for a candidate to run uncontested, in which case the candidate is still required to win a majority of votes "against" an "empty box" option. Should the candidate fail to do so, the election will be repeated on a later date.
Candidates According to electoral regulations, in order to qualify for the election, candidates were required to secure support from a political party or a coalition of parties controlling 10% percent of the valid votes during the last mayoral election.
The previously-elected mayor, Dewanti Rumpoko, is eligible to run for a re-election.
Declared On 30 July 2024, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle instructed Krisdayanti, one of Indonesia's most successful singers, to become a candidate for the Batu mayoral election. Krisdayanti's nomination was officially confirmed by the party on 22 August 2024. In the same evening, she suddenly announced through Instagram story that she would drop out from the race. However, a few days after, she rescinded her resignation and decided to proceed with her candidacy.
Candidate from PDIPfor Mayorfor Vice MayorSinger, Member of the House of Representatives for East Java V (2019–2024)Member of the House of Representatives for East Java V (2014–2024)PartiesPDIP (6 seats)NasDem (3 seats)
Potential The following are individuals who have either been publicly mentioned as a potential candidate by a political party in the DPRD, publicly declared their candidacy with press coverage, or considered as a potential candidate by media outlets: Dewanti Rumpoko, previously-elected mayor and wife of the third Mayor of Batu, Eddy Rumpoko. Ganis Rumpoko, daughter of Dewanti and Eddy Rumpoko.
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