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Blank Box (Kotak Kosong) Democracy or Symbolic Gesture

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Algo Research Team

Politics | Sep 07, 2024 | Views: 68

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Key Summary:

  • 42 “blank boxes” for the upcoming November elections
  • Has the Blank Box Ever Won?
  • What happens if the box wins? a temporary acting official will be assigned

There are 42 “Blank Boxes” for the upcoming November elections. The blank box phenomenon happens when there is only one candidate (or paired) registered for an election. This means, people only have the option to vote for the candidate, reject the candidate by voting the blank box or abstain. Is this a form of democracy or a gesture for a clear win for the single candidate?



On the rise. The number of single candidate options continues to increase over the years in regional elections. There were only 3 blank boxes in 2015 but increased to 25 in 2020 and now there are 42 for the upcoming November regional elections.

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