2024 Riau gubernatorial election
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{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2024 Riau gubernatorial election
| country = Indonesia
| flag_image = Coat of arms of Riau.svg
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 Riau gubernatorial election
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 2029 Riau gubernatorial election
| next_year = 2029
| election_date = {{Start date|2024|11|27|df=y}}
| turnout = 59.72%
| image1 = DPR Abdul Wahid.png
| candidate1 = Abdul Wahid
| party1 = National Awakening Party
| running_mate1 = S. F. Hariyanto
| popular_vote1 = 1,224,193
| percentage1 = 44.31%
| image2 = KPU Muhammad Nasir.jpg
| candidate2 = Muhammad Nasir
| party2 = Democratic Party (Indonesia)
| running_mate2 = Muhammad Wardan
| popular_vote2 = 877,511
| percentage2 = 31.76%
| image3 = Gubernur_Riau_Syamsuar.jpg
| candidate3 = Syamsuar
| party3 = Golkar
| running_mate3 = Mawardi M. Saleh
| popular_vote3 = 661,297
| percentage3 = 23.93%
| map_image = 2024 Riau gubernatorial election results map by district.svg
| map_caption = Results map by district
| title = Governor
| before_election = Rahman Hadi (acting)
| before_party = Independent politician
| after_election = Abdul Wahid
| after_party = National Awakening Party
}}
The 2024 Riau gubernatorial election was held on 27 November 2024 as part of nationwide local elections to elect the governor of Riau for a five-year term. The previous election was held in 2018. The election was won by former House of Representatives member Abdul Wahid of the National Awakening Party (PKB).
Electoral system
The election, like other local elections in 2024, follow the first-past-the-post system where the candidate with the most votes wins the election, even if they do not win a majority.{{cite news |title=Pilkada Hanya Satu Putaran |url=https://kedaikopi.co/infografik/pilkada-hanya-satu-putaran/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=kedaikopi.co |date=22 July 2020 |language=id}} It is possible for a candidate to run uncontested, in which case the candidate is still required to win a majority of votes "against" an "empty box" option. Should the candidate fail to do so, the election will be repeated on a later date.{{cite news |last1=Mardika |first1=Nando Yussele |title=Jika Kotak Kosong Menang, Pilkada Akan Diulang? |url=https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/a/jika-kotak-kosong-menang-pilkada-akan-diulang--lt5fa3d3b3f2139/ |access-date=16 April 2024 |work=hukumonline.com |date=5 November 2020 |language=id}}
Candidates
According to electoral regulations, in order to qualify for the election, candidates were required to secure support from a political party or a coalition of parties controlling 13 seats (20 percent of all seats) in the Riau Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). As no parties won 13 seats or more in the 2024 legislative election, parties are required to form coalitions in order to nominate a gubernatorial candidate.{{cite news |title=KPU Mulai Tetapkan Kursi DPRD, Parpol Sudah Bisa Berhitung Soal Pencalonan di Pilkada |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2024/05/02/17284431/kpu-mulai-tetapkan-kursi-dprd-parpol-sudah-bisa-berhitung-soal-pencalonan-di |access-date=19 May 2024 |work=KOMPAS.com |date=2 May 2024 |language=id}} Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support to run as an independent in form of photocopies of identity cards, which in Riau's case corresponds to 402,235 copies.{{cite news |title=Calon Independen Pilgub Riau Wajib Kumpulkan 402.235 KTP |url=https://www.cakaplah.com/berita/baca/110135/2024/05/06/calon-independen-pilgub-riau-wajib-kumpulkan-402235-ktp |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=cakaplah.com |date=6 May 2024 |language=id}} By the given deadline on midnight of 12 May 2024, no independent candidates had registered with the General Elections Commission (KPU).{{cite news |title=KPU Riau Klaim Tak Ada Calon Gubernur dan Wakil Gubernur Jalur Perseorangan |url=https://www.riauonline.co.id/kota-pekanbaru/read/2024/05/13/kpu-riau-klaim-tak-ada-calon-gubernur-dan-wakil-gubernur-jalur-perseorangan |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=RiauOnline |date=13 May 2024 |language=id}}
= Declared =
The following are individuals who have been declared by a political party as endorsed candidates:
| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;" |
| colspan=2|1 |
| colspan=2 style="background:#f1f1f1;"|Candidate from PKB and PDIP |
| style="width:3em; font-size:135%; background:#{{HexShade|{{Party colour|National Awakening Party}}}}; width:200px;"|{{color|white|Abdul Wahid}}
!style="width:3em; font-size:135%; background:#{{HexShade|{{Party colour|National Awakening Party}}}}; width:200px;"|{{color|white|S.F. Hariyanto}} |
|---|
| style="color:#000; font-size:100%; background:#{{HexShade|{{Party colour|National Awakening Party}}|0.8}};"
|style="width:3em; width:200px;"|for Governor |style="width:3em; width:200px;"|for Vice Governor |
| File:DPR_Abdul_Wahid.png |
| Member of DPR RI PKB (2019-2024)
| Acting Governor of Riau (2024) |
| colspan=2 style="background:#{{HexShade|{{Party colour|National Awakening Party}}|0.8}};"|Parties |
| colspan=2 |{{composition bar|17|65|{{party color|National Awakening Party}}|width=250|per=1}} PDIP (11 seats){{Cite web|last=Sultan|first=Abdurrahman|title=PDIP Umumkan 13 Nama Bakal Calon Gubernur untuk Pilkada 2024|url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1903729/pdip-umumkan-13-nama-bakal-calon-gubernur-untuk-pilkada-2024|website=nasional.tempo.co|language=id|access-date=2024-08-14}} PKB (6 seats){{Cite web|last=Fadhil|date=2024-08-14|title=Pertarungan Sengit Pilgub Riau 2024, Tiga Pasang Calon Gubernur Riau Siap Bersaing, Nasir-Wardan, Syamsuar-Mawardi, dan Abdul Wahid-SF Hariyanto|url=https://riaupos.jawapos.com/riau/2254842635/m-nasir-dan-hm-wardan-terima-rekomendasi-dukungan-pilgub-riau-2024-dari-dpp-ppp|website=selarasriau.com|access-date=2024-08-14}} |
| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;" |
| colspan=2|3 |
| colspan=2 style="background:#f1f1f1;"|Candidate from Golkar and PKS |
| style="width:3em; font-size:135%; background:#{{HexShade|{{Party colour|Golkar}}}}; width:200px;"|Syamsuar
!style="width:3em; font-size:135%; background:#{{HexShade|{{Party colour|Golkar}}}}; width:200px;"|{{color|black|Mawardi M. Saleh}} |
|---|
| style="color:#000; font-size:100%; background:#{{HexShade|{{Party colour|Golkar}}|0.8}};"
|style="width:3em; width:200px;"|for Governor |style="width:3em; width:200px;"|for Vice Governor |
| File:Gubernur_Riau_Syamsuar.jpg |
| Governor of Riau (2018-2023)
| Ulema Figure |
| colspan=2 style="background:#{{HexShade|{{Party colour|Golkar}}|0.8}};"|Parties |
| colspan=2 |{{composition bar|20|65|{{party color|Golkar}}|width=250|per=1}} Golkar (10 seats){{Cite web|last=developer|first=Detik.com|title=Golkar Rekomendasi Syamsuar-Mawardi di Pilkada Riau|url=https://www.detik.com/sumut/berita/d-7446531/golkar-rekomendasi-syamsuar-mawardi-di-pilkada-riau|website=detik.com|language=id|access-date=2024-07-29}} PKS (10 seats){{Cite web|last=Qur'anul Hidayat|date=2024-07-26|title=PKS Resmi Dukung Syamsuar-Mawardi di Pilgub Riau 2024|url=https://news.okezone.com/read/2024/07/26/340/3039997/pks-resmi-dukung-syamsuar-mawardi-di-pilgub-riau-2024?page=all|website=Okezone.com|access-date=2024-07-29}} |
= Potential =
The following are individuals who have either been publicly mentioned as a potential candidate by a political party in the DPRD, publicly declared their candidacy with press coverage, or considered as a potential candidate by media outlets:
- Edy Nasution (Nasdem, previous governor (2023–2024).{{cite news |last1=Siregar |first1=Raja Adil |title=Eks Gubri Edy Natar Kembalikan Formulir ke PDIP-NasDem: Semua Bisa Jadi Wakil |url=https://www.detik.com/sumut/berita/d-7321200/eks-gubri-edy-natar-kembalikan-formulir-ke-pdip-nasdem-semua-bisa-jadi-wakil |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=detiksumut |date=2 May 2024 |language=id-ID}}
- Syamsuar (Golkar), former governor (2019–2023), elected member of the House of Representatives.{{cite news |title=Usai Menang Pileg, Kini Syamsuar Mantab Maju di Pilgubri 2024 |url=https://www.riauonline.co.id/kota-pekanbaru/read/2024/05/15/usai-menang-pileg-kini-syamsuar-mantab-maju-di-pilgubri-2024 |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=RiauOnline |date=15 May 2024 |language=id}}
- Firdaus, former mayor of Pekanbaru (2012–2022).{{cite news |title=Jika Terpilih Jadi Gubernur, Mantan Wako Pekanbaru Firdaus Bakal Bangun SDM Unggul |url=https://www.halloriau.com/read-politik-1452432-2024-05-06-jika-terpilih-jadi-gubernur-mantan-wako-pekanbaru-firdaus-bakal-bangun-sdm-unggul.html |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=halloriau.com |date=6 May 2024 |language=id}}
- {{ill|Muhammad Nasir (politician)|lt=Muhammad Nasir|id|Muhammad Nasir (politikus)}} (Demokrat), member of the House of Representatives.{{cite news |title=Terus Melaju, M Nasir Melamar ke DPD PDI-P Riau : Melibas Pihak Yang Rugikan Masyarakat |url=https://pelitariau.com/berita/detail/31806/terus-melaju-m-nasir-melamar-ke-dpd-pdip-riau--melibas-pihak-yang-rugikan-masyarakat |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=pelitariau.com |date=18 May 2024 |language=id}}
- Abdul Wahid (PKB), chairman of PKB's Riau branch.{{Cite web |last=Siregar |first=Raja Adil |title=Kandidat Cagub Riau, Ada Anggota DPR RI-Mantan Bupati |url=https://www.detik.com/sumut/berita/d-7298373/kandidat-cagub-riau-ada-anggota-dpr-ri-mantan-bupati |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=detiksumut |language=id-ID}}
- Idris Laena (Golkar).
- Nazaruddin, vice regent of Pelalawan.
- M. Wardan, former regent of Indragiri Hilir.
- M. Haris, former regent of Pelalawan.
Political map
Following the 2024 Indonesian legislative election, nine political parties are represented in the Riau DPRD:
| class="wikitable" |
| colspan="4" | |
| colspan="2"|Political parties
! Seat count |
|---|
| bgcolor=#BD2016|
| Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) | {{Composition bar compact|11|65|hex=#BD2016}} |
| bgcolor=#FFFF00|
| Party of Functional Groups (Golkar) | {{Composition bar compact|10|65|hex=#FFFF00}} |
| bgcolor=#FF4F00|
| Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) | {{Composition bar compact|10|65|hex=#FF4F00}} |
| bgcolor=#2643A3|
| Democratic Party (Demokrat) | {{Composition bar compact|8|65|hex=#2643A3}} |
| bgcolor=#B79164|
| Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) | {{Composition bar compact|8|65|hex=#B79164}} |
| bgcolor=#27408B|
| {{Composition bar compact|6|65|hex=#27408B}} |
| bgcolor=#00FF00|
| National Awakening Party (PKB) | {{Composition bar compact|6|65|hex=#00FF00}} |
| bgcolor=#0000FF|
| National Mandate Party (PAN) | {{Composition bar compact|5|65|hex=#0000FF}} |
| bgcolor=#00A100|
| United Development Party (PPP) | {{Composition bar compact|1|65|hex=#00A100}} |
Results
{{Election results
|party1=National Awakening Party
|cand1=Abdul Wahid
|votes1 =1224193
|vp1=S. F. Hariyanto
|party2=Democratic Party
|cand2=Muhammad Nasir
|votes2=877511
|vp2=Muhammad Wardan
|party3=Golkar
|cand3=Syamsuar
|votes3=661297
|vp3=Mawardi M. Saleh
|invalid=119475
|electorate=4827022
|source=[https://sirekappilkada-obj-formd.kpu.go.id/4bd7/pilkada/100_DC1_pkwkp_191088_1733483394_908894e0-ef17-4ed8-9635-c7e3a1d23ac8.pdf KPU]
}}
{{Gallery |align=center |width=250 |title=Candidate vote share by district
|File:2024 Riau gubernatorial election results map by district (1. Abdul–Hariyanto).svg|Abdul–Hariyanto
|File:2024 Riau gubernatorial election results map by district (2. Nasir–Wardan).svg|Nasir–Wardan
|File:2024 Riau gubernatorial election results map by district (3. Syamsuar–Mawardi).svg|Syamsuar–Mawardi
}}