Indonesia's regional elections will be held on Wednesday (Nov 27, 2024) as candidates seek to win powerful positions in local government. - Photo: Reuters
JAKARTA: Indonesia's regional elections, which include provinces, cities, and regencies, are set to be held on Wednesday (Nov 27) in 545 regions.
"Technically, the regional elections are ready to kick off. Logistical needs have been distributed to all polling stations.
"We ask all people to celebrate the election festivity," chairman of Indonesia's Election Commission Afifuddin said in a press conference in Jakarta on Monday (Nov 25).
Indonesia's regional elections are held once every five years.
This year marks the first time the Southeast Asian country will conduct elections simultaneously in all regions. Previously, different regions followed varied electoral schedules.
The 545 positions up for election include 37 governors, 93 mayors, and 415 regents.
Every voter will cast two ballots: one for a governor and the other for either a mayor or a regent.
Afifuddin said polling stations will operate from 7am to 1pm on Wednesday, with vote counting commencing immediately afterwards and continuing until Dec 16.
The commission has not yet confirmed the exact date for the announcement of the final results. - Xinhua
