Improve Equal Representation

The Constitutional Court has ruled that forming electoral districts and determining the seats allocated to the DPR and the DPRD fall under the authority of the KPU.

KOMPAS/HENDRA A SETYAWAN

An example of a ballot paper with a simplified design during a simulation of voting and counting for the 2024 Election at the General Elections Commission office, Jakarta, Tuesday (22/3/2022).

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — The Constitutional Court's decision to give the General Elections Commission (KPU) the authority to draw up electoral districts (dapil) and to determine the allocation of district seats at the House of Representatives (DPR) and the provincial legislative councils (DPRDs) presents an opportunity for equal representation in the 2024 election.

To date, there is still significant disparity in the "value" of votes among electoral districts.