Highlights of the Election Campaign

Abstract

As an election year, the first quarter of 2014 was particularly dominated by all aspects of the parliamentary election, which took place on 9 April 2014. Much, if not all, of the activities of Indonesia's major political parties have been geared towards this particular date. Through their legislative candidates, political parties spent billions to win over popular votes in order secure seats in the parliament. Parties have also been engaging in various political maneuvering in preparation for July's presidential election. This review focuses on the campaign activities of six political parties in Indonesia.