2018 Lampung gubernatorial election
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{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2018 Lampung gubernatorial election
| country = Indonesia
| flag_image = Coat_of_arms_of_Lampung.svg
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2014 Lampung gubernatorial election
| previous_year = 2014
| next_election = 2024 Lampung gubernatorial election
| next_year = 2024
| election_date = 27 June 2018
| image1 = x120px
| nominee1 = Arinal Djunaidi
| party1 = Golkar
| running_mate1 = Chusnunia Chalim
| popular_vote1 = 1,548,506
| percentage1 = 37.78%
| image2 = x120px
| nominee2 = Herman Hasanusi
|party2 = Indonesian Democratic Party – Struggle
|running_mate2 = Sutono
| popular_vote2 = 1,054,646
| percentage2 = 25.73%
| image4 = x120px
| nominee4 = Muhammad Ridho Ficardo
| party4 = Democratic Party (Indonesia)
| running_mate4 = Bachtiar Basri
| popular_vote4 = 1,043,666
| percentage4 = 25.46%
| image5 = x120px
| nominee5 = Mustafa
| party5 = Nasdem Party
| running_mate5 = Ahmad Jajuli
| popular_vote5 = 452,454
| percentage5 = 11.04%
| map_image = 2018 Lampung gubernatorial election results map by municipality.svg
| map_size =
| map_caption = Results map by city and regency
| title = Governor
| before_election = Muhammad Ridho Ficardo
| before_party = Demokrat
| after_election = Arinal Djunaidi
| after_party = Golkar
}}
The 2018 Lampung gubernatorial election took place on 27 June 2018 as part of the simultaneous local elections in Indonesia. It was held to elect the governor of Lampung along with their deputy, whilst members of the provincial council (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah) will be re-elected in 2019.
Candidates included incumbent governor Muhammad Ridho Ficardo who ran for his second term, Bandar Lampung mayor Herman Hasanusi, Central Lampung regent Mustafa and provincial secretary Arinal Djunaidi.
Timeline
Registration for party-backed candidates were opened between 8 and 10 January 2018, while independent candidates were required to register between 22 and 26 November 2017.{{cite news|last1=Putra|first1=Putu Merta Surya|title=Pendaftaran Paslon Pilkada 2018 Dibuka, KPU Ingatkan Ikuti Aturan|url=http://pilkada.liputan6.com/read/3218739/pendaftaran-paslon-pilkada-2018-dibuka-kpu-ingatkan-ikuti-aturan|access-date=20 January 2018|work=liputan6|date=8 January 2018|language=id|archive-date=21 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121071506/http://pilkada.liputan6.com/read/3218739/pendaftaran-paslon-pilkada-2018-dibuka-kpu-ingatkan-ikuti-aturan|url-status=dead}} The numerical order of the candidates were determined on 13 February through a lottery.{{cite news|last1=Mustafa|first1=Hanif|title=Inilah Hasil Pengundian Nomor Urut Pasangan di Pilgub Lampung 2018|url=http://lampung.tribunnews.com/2018/02/13/inilah-hasil-pengundian-pilgub-lampung-2018|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Tribun Lampung|date=13 February 2018|language=id-ID}} The campaigning period would commence between 15 February and 24 June, with a three-day election silence before voting on 27 June.{{cite news|last1=Suryowati|first1=Estu|title=Tahapan Pilkada Serentak 2018 Dimulai, Ini Jadwal Lengkapnya|url=http://nasional.kompas.com/read/2017/06/14/12562431/tahapan.pilkada.serentak.2018.dimulai.ini.jadwal.lengkapnya|access-date=20 January 2018|work=KOMPAS|date=14 June 2017|language=id}}
No independent candidates registered to contest the election.{{cite news|last1=Yasland|first1=Mursalin|title=Pilgub Lampung tanpa Calon Perseorangan|url=http://nasional.republika.co.id/berita/nasional/pilkada/17/11/27/p0256x384-pilgub-lampung-tanpa-calon-perseorangan|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Republika|date=27 November 2017|language=id}} The first debate between the candidates were held on 7 April, although it was not covered by national media except for Radio Republik Indonesia.{{cite news|last1=Yulianto|first1=Beni|title=Ini Televisi-televisi yang Tayangkan Debat Perdana Pilgub Lampung|url=http://lampung.tribunnews.com/2018/04/06/ini-televisi-televisi-yang-tayangkan-debat-perdana-pilgub-lampung|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Tribun Lampung|date=6 April 2018|language=id-ID}} Three debates were planned to be held between the candidates.{{cite news|title=Ini Alasan KPU Tayangkan Debat Kandidat Pilgub Lampung TV Nasional|url=https://www.teraslampung.com/ini-alasan-kpu-tayangkan-debat-kandidat-pilgub-lampung-di-tv-nasional/|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Teras Lampung|date=9 March 2018|language=id}} On 20 April 2018, the Lampung branch of KPU declared that the province would have 5,768,061 valid voters.{{cite news|last1=Isworo|first1=Triyadi|title=DPT Pilgub Lampung Capai 5.768.061 Jiwa|url=http://www.lampost.co/berita-dpt-pilgub-lampung-capai-5768061-jiwa|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Lampost.co|date=20 April 2018|language=id|archive-date=20 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180420162209/http://www.lampost.co/berita-dpt-pilgub-lampung-capai-5768061-jiwa|url-status=usurped}}
Candidates
Under regulations, candidates are required to secure the support of a political party or a coalition thereof comprising at least 20 percent of the seats (i.e. 17 of 85) in the regional house. Alternatively, independent candidates may run provided they are capable of securing support in form of at least 456,594 photocopied ID cards subject to verification by the local committee although no candidates expressing interest managed to do this.{{cite news|last1=Rahman|first1=Vanny El|title=5 Hal Seru Tentang Pilkada Lampung|url=https://news.idntimes.com/indonesia/vanny-rahman/5-hal-seru-tentang-pilkada-lampung-1/full|access-date=25 April 2018|work=IDN Times|date=24 February 2018|language=id}}{{Dead link|date=January 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
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| # | Candidate | Position || Running mate | Parties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammad Ridho Ficardo | Incumbent governor of Lampung | Bachtiar Basri | Demokrat PPP Gerindra Total 25 seats |
| 2 | Herman Hasanusi | Mayor of Bandar Lampung | Sutono | PDI-P (17 seats) |
| 3 | Arinal Djunaidi | Former provincial secretary of Lampung Head of Golkar in Lampung | Chusnuniah Chalim | Golkar PKB PAN Total 25 seats |
| 4 | Mustafa | Regent of Central Lampung | Ahmad Jajuli | Nasdem PKS Hanura Total 18 seats |
Incumbent Muhammad Ridho Ficardo, who is also the head of Demokrat's Lampung office received the endorsement of his party to run for his second term on 7 December 2017.{{cite news|last1=Yulianto|first1=Beni|title=Ridho Resmi Diusung Demokrat di Pilgub Lampung, Siapa Wakilnya?|url=http://lampung.tribunnews.com/2017/12/07/ridho-resmi-diusung-demokrat-di-pilgub-lampung-siapa-wakilnya|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Tribun Lampung|date=7 December 2017|language=id-ID}} While initially planning to run with Bengkulu mayor Helmi Hasan, he switched to running with his current deputy Bachtiar Basri, who is part of PAN, after the registration opened.{{cite news|last1=Yulianto|first1=Beni|title=Bachtiar Ungkap Alasan Mengapa Banyak Kader PAN yang Mengantarnya ke KPU|url=http://lampung.tribunnews.com/2018/01/10/bachtiar-ungkap-alasan-mengapa-banyak-kader-pan-yang-mengantarnya-ke-kpu|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Tribun Lampung|date=10 January 2018|language=id-ID}}{{cite news|last1=Andriasyah|first1=Noval|title=Begini Reaksi Bachtiar Basri Setelah Kembali Duet dengan Ridho di Pilgub Lampung 2018|url=http://lampung.tribunnews.com/2018/01/09/begini-reaksi-bachtiar-basri-setelah-kembali-duet-dengan-ridho-di-pilgub-lampung-2018|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Tribun Lampung|date=9 January 2018|language=id-ID}} PPP and Gerindra also declared their support for the ticket.{{cite news|last1=Yulianto|first1=Beni|title=PPP Pastikan Koalisi Ridho-Bachtiar Tiga Partai|url=http://lampung.tribunnews.com/2018/01/09/ppp-pastikan-koalisi-ridho-bachtiar-tiga-partai|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Tribun Lampung|date=9 January 2018|language=id-ID}}
Bandar Lampung mayor Herman Hasanusi (often referred to as Herman HN) was announced by party chairman Megawati Soekarnoputri as PDI-P's candidate on 4 January 2018, with the provincial secretary Sutono as his running mate.{{cite news|last1=Maharani|first1=Tsarina|title=Herman Hasanusi-Sutono Resmi Diusung PDIP Maju Pilgub Lampung|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3798982/herman-hasanusi-sutono-resmi-diusung-pdip-maju-pilgub-lampung|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Detik|date=4 January 2018|language=id}} Since PDI-P controls enough seats in the provincial assembly by itself, it was not required to form a coalition with other parties.{{cite news|title=PDIP Resmi Usung Herman-Sutono di Pilgub Lampung, Nasib Ridho di Ujung Tanduk|url=http://lampung.tribunnews.com/2018/01/04/pdip-resmi-usung-herman-sutono-di-pilgub-lampung-nasib-ridho-di-ujung-tanduk|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Tribun Lampung|date=4 January 2018|language=id-ID}}
Golkar decided to endorse its cadre Arinal Djunaidi, who is also the head of its Lampung office on 21 December 2017. In the declaration, they selected East Lampung regent and PKB member Chusnunia Chalim as his running mate.{{cite news|last1=Ismail|first1=Taufik|title=Golkar Usung Arinal Djunaidi-Chusnunia Chalim di Pilgub Lampung|url=http://www.tribunnews.com/nasional/2017/12/22/golkar-usung-arinal-djunaidi-chusnunia-chalim-di-pilgub-lampung|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Tribunnews|date=22 December 2017|language=id-ID}} While he received the formal endorsement of PAN, a significant number of PAN's party members went against party lines to support their own cadre Bachtiar Basri.{{cite news|last1=Rinando|first1=Romi|title=Inikah Bukti Dukungan PAN Terbelah?|url=http://lampung.tribunnews.com/2018/01/10/inikah-bukti-dukungan-pan-terbelah|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Tribun Lampung|date=10 January 2018|language=id-ID}}
Mustafa, the regent of Central Lampung, was endorsed by his party to run in April 2017.{{cite web|title=NasDem Resmi Usung Mustafa Cagub Lampung|url=https://www.partainasdem.id/read/22/2017/10/25/restorasi-indonesia|publisher=Partai Nasdem|access-date=25 April 2018|language=id}} He was later supported by PKS, who put forth their cadre and Regional Representative Council member Ahmad Jajuli as his running mate.{{cite news|last1=Muliawan|first1=Yuso|title=Resmi, PKS Rekomendasikan Mustafa-Ahmad Jajuli untuk Pilgub Lampung|url=http://lampung.tribunnews.com/2018/01/04/resmi-pks-rekomendasikan-mustafa-ahmad-jajuli-untuk-pilgub-lampung|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Tribun Lampung|date=4 January 2018|language=id-ID}} Hanura also endorsed the ticket.{{cite news|last1=Isworo|first1=Triyadi|title=Partai Hanura solid dukung Mustafa|url=http://www.lampost.co/berita-partai-hanura-solid-dukung-mustafa|access-date=25 April 2018|work=Lampost.co|date=3 January 2018|language=id|archive-date=26 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180426011744/http://www.lampost.co/berita-partai-hanura-solid-dukung-mustafa|url-status=usurped}} Later on, the Corruption Eradication Commission arrested Mustafa for a bribery case, and he resigned from Nasdem.{{cite news|last1=Sarwanto|first1=Abi|title=NasDem Terima Pengunduran Diri Bupati Lampung Tengah Mustafa|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20180216205820-32-276760/nasdem-terima-pengunduran-diri-bupati-lampung-tengah-mustafa|access-date=25 April 2018|work=CNN Indonesia|date=16 February 2018|language=en}}
Polls
=After nominations=
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| Pollster | Date | Sample size | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| [https://www.merdeka.com/politik/survei-charta-politika-ridho-bachtiar-unggul-di-pilgub-lampung.html Charta Politika] | 6–11 March 2018 | 800 | Ridho (35.1%), Herman (26.3%), Arinal (13.1%), Mustafa (11.3%) |
| [https://sinarlampung.com/pilgub-lampung-survei-smrc-elektabilitas-ridho-bachtiar-356/ SMRC]{{Dead link|date=January 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} | 3–8 March 2018 | 820 | Ridho (34.9%), Herman (23%), Mustafa (13.6%), Arinal (13.2%) |
=Before nominations=
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| Pollster | Date | Sample size | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| [http://www.lampost.co/berita-empat-tokoh-dominasi-survei-pilgub-lampung-rakata-institute Rakata Institute]{{Dead link|date=January 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} | 1–5 August 2017 | 600 | Mustafa (18.63%), Ridho (17.33%), Herman (17%), Arinal (13.17%) |