There are only nine months remaining for political parties to attract voters in the 2024 election. There is not much time left.

The Kompas survey shows the levels of favorability, preferences and electability of political parties are not linear. Strategies are needed to transform favorability and preference into electability.

Several ministers in President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's cabinet are reported to be running as candidates for legislative members in the simultaneous election on 14 Feb. 2024.

Visiting each other, having discussions, and then making statements related to electoral alliances in the 2024 presidential election (Pilpres). This is the typical activity of party elites and politicians these days.

It is important for us to remind parties that they can give a priority to discussing seriously the policy agendas that will be fought for by the alliance candidates and parties.

Political parties are trying to convince each other that the figure they are supporting will have a wider path to winning the 2024 presidential election.

The announcement of Ganjar Pranowo’s nomination further emphasizes that the 2024 presidential election (Pilpres) has begun. The vice presidential nominees will be the next determining factor.

Regardless of the configuration of alliances that will form, it is important to present the public with the principle of competitive elections, not elections that are just lip service.