President Prabowo's Coalition Secures Major Wins in Indonesia's Regional Elections

Early results show sweeping victories for Prabowo's coalition across key provinces, while Jakarta's gubernatorial race heads toward a potential run-off.

• Prabowo Subianto's Advance Indonesia Coalition (KIM Plus) is projected to dominate Indonesia's first simultaneous regional elections, winning in major provinces such as West Java, Central Java, East Java, and North Sumatra.
• In Jakarta, the gubernatorial race remains undecided, with PDI-P candidate Pramono Anung narrowly leading over KIM Plus' Ridwan Kamil, potentially triggering a run-off election next year.
• The elections are seen as a test of the ruling coalition's influence in regional politics following Prabowo's presidential win in October and Joko Widodo's continued political backing.
• Voter fatigue has emerged as a concern, with lower enthusiasm reported compared to the February presidential elections, potentially impacting turnout and engagement in some regions.
• Analysts highlight the importance of regional elections in shaping local governance, with policies on wages, public services, and development directly affecting residents' lives.

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