Weekly Digest: Indonesian Presidential Candidates' Mapping
Summary
- The appointment of Ganjar Pranowo as a presidential candidate from the ruling PDI Perjuangan party changed the map of the coalition that was formed before. Golkar's expectations of a "grand coalition" faded.
- Three pairs of candidates have the potential to run for the 2024 presidential election. Figures with strong ties to the Islamic organization Nahdlatul Ulama have a high chance of becoming vice presidential candidates.
- Jokowi is still one of the "kingmakers" of the 2024 Presidential Election, supported by loyal supporters as public sentiment towards the government is still quite positive. Various recent surveys show that Jokowi has a strong influence on voters' choices.
- Prabowo and Ganjar are tightly competing in electability with various vice presidential candidate simulations, leaving Anies and his possible running mate at quite a distance.