Jurnal Etika dan Pemilu

DKPP’S POSITION AS A LEGALLY CONTAINED ETHICS ENFORCER

2026-01-20T11:10:25+00:00

The Honorary Council of Election Organizers (DKPP) plays a crucial role in upholding the code of ethics for election administrators in Indonesia. Al- though its primary focus is on ethical matters, DKPP possesses strong jurid- ical authority through its power to impose sanctions, including permanent dismissal of election officials. This paper aims to analyze the position of DKPP within Indonesia’s legal system, highlight the characteristics of ethics that carry legal weight, and examine the legal implications of its decisions. The findings indicate that DKPP operates in the intersection between ethics and law, filling the gap between moral violations and positive legal infractions, while simultaneously safeguarding the legitimacy of electoral administration.

CODE OF ETHICS AND ELECTION INTEGRITY: MEASURING THE AUTHORITY OF THE DKPP IN ENFORCEMENT OF INDONESIAN ELECTIONS

2026-01-20T08:35:40+00:00

The Elections Commission (DKPP), as an institution enforcing the elec- tion code of ethics, has a responsibility to maintain integrity in its work, as a manifestation of an important character in the implementation of elections. This study aims to analyze the limits of the DKPP’s authority

in enforcing election ethics and examine the expansion of ethical sanc- tions that have been decided by the DKPP. This study uses a normative juridical method using primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials and analyzed qualitatively. The results of this study conclude that the DKPP’s role is not only focused on the rule of law, but also on the rule of eth- ics. However, in carrying out its duties and authorities, the DKPP needs to be careful in interpreting and expanding ethical sanctions against elec- tion organizers in Indonesia to remain within the limits of its authority.

REFLECTION ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ITS TO POLITICAL CORRUPTION IN THE 2024 ELECTIONS

2026-01-20T08:42:51+00:00

The implementation of the 2024 elections was not free from conflicts of interest and political corruption committed by state officials, thereby un- dermining the integrity of the elections. This study aims to discuss the factors causing conflicts of interest and political corruption in elections and to describe the prevention and accountability of conflicts of interest and political corruption in elections. The results of the study show that: first, the factors causing conflicts of interest and political corruption in the 2024 elections include inadequate law enforcement and weak public ethics among state officials, which do not reflect the public interest. Second, con- flicts of interest and political corruption can be prevented by improving the electoral legal framework and the code of ethics for state officials in gen- eral. Accountability can be achieved through legal accountability by enforc- ing administrative and ethical legal norms, as well as political accountability through checks and balances by parliament on conflict of interest practices and alleged political corruption committed by the executive in the elections.

ELECTIONS IN THE SHADOW OF POLITICAL FE DALISM TOWARDS THE CHALLENGES OF INTEGRITY IN AUTONOMOUS REGIONS

2026-01-20T08:53:10+00:00

Elections in Indonesia’s autonomous regions are not only an arena for po- litical competition but also a space rife with feudal practices, particularly through dynastic politics and personal loyalties. This paper examines how election regulations work using a normative juridical technique and a so- cio-legal perspective, local political culture, and patronage dynamics influ- ence the integrity of electoral democracy. The results show that dynastic politics thrive due to weak regulations and oversight, and are reinforced by the pragmatic attitudes of political parties that prioritize electability over cadre development. Meanwhile, the community’s personal loyalty to leadership figures, rooted in a paternalistic culture and patron-client net- works, creates serious distortions of the principle of freedom of choice. This condition reduces transparency, accountability, and fairness in elec- tions, while simultaneously narrowing the space for citizen political partici- pation. Therefore, improving election integrity through regulatory reform, strengthening political parties, and public political education is an urgent agenda to ensure that local democracy is more inclusive, accountable, and oriented towards popular sovereignty.

BUILDING A DEMOCRATIC CIVILIZATION THROUGH ETHICS AND ELECTION INTEGRITY

2026-01-20T10:42:32+00:00

Indonesian democracy is the result of the people’s long struggle to up- hold political rights, not a sudden gift. Post-reform 1998, direct elections (pemilu) became a crucial milestone in the circulation of power. However, democracy often becomes trapped in procedural dimensions, neglecting its moral substance. The phenomena of money politics, identity polariza- tion, and the flow of disinformation in the digital space demonstrate the fragility of democratic foundations when political ethics are ignored. In this context, political ethics and electoral integrity are key prerequisites for building a dignified democratic civilization. Elections with integrity not only guarantee the legitimacy of government through honesty, transparen- cy, and accountability but also strengthen public trust. Meanwhile, political ethics serve as a moral guideline that prevents democracy from becoming trapped in transactional and manipulative practices. The synergy between ethics and electoral integrity can give birth to a substantive democracy that is civilized, just, and sustainable. This paper examines the role of ethics in strengthening democratic civilization and the importance of elections with integrity through a normative approach, literature review, and comparative analysis, to provide critical reflection on the future direction of Indonesian democracy.

CHARACTERISTICS OF LEGAL AND ETHICAL REASONING IN DKPP DECISIONS: ANALYSIS OF CASES OF IMMORTAL ACTS

2026-01-20T10:48:49+00:00

This research analyzes DKPP decisions using legal and ethical reasoning approaches as the fundamental foundation. The research problems are: first, what are the characteristics of legal and ethical reasoning in DKPP decisions? Second, what are the implications of DKPP decisions related to immoral conduct? This research is normative research using statutory, con- ceptual, and case approaches. The results of this research are: first, DKPP decisions have different characteristics and reasoning models in each deci- sion. DKPP Decision Number: 327-PKE-DKPP/XII/2019 employs Le- gal Positivism and Ethical Positivism reasoning models; DKPP Decision Number: 42-PKE-DKPP/IV/2020 uses Legal Realism and Ethical Real- ism reasoning models; DKPP Decision Number 16-PKE-DKPP/I/2021 utilizes Historical School reasoning model and also applies analogical rea- soning method; and DKPP Decision Number 145-PKE-DKPP/VII/2024 employs Legal and Ethical Utilitarianism reasoning model. Second, the im- plications of DKPP decisions related to immoral conduct can take the form of Landmark Decisions and ethical jurisprudence.

PSYCHOMOTOR GOVERNANCE: A TRANSFORMATIVE SOLUTION TO INSTITUTIONAL PARALYSIS AND THE PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE

2026-01-20T10:56:43+00:00

This article advances Psychomotor Governance (PG) as a transformative framework to overcome institutional paralysis in Indonesian bureaucracy. Using a qualitative, descriptive–explanatory approach, it synthesizes OPA– NPM–PVM and proposes three integrated pillars—cognitive, affective, psychomotor—as a unified capacity to think, value, and act. PG aligns with the Digitalization–Integration–Simplification (DIS) agenda so that reform does not end at tech/structure but reaches the human factor and work cul- ture. A practice illustration from Bawaslu Palembang, in preparation for the 2024 elections, demonstrates the orchestration of knowledge, service ethos, and field execution via random spot-checks and a volunteer school program. Key contributions are: (1) integrating public value with imple- mentation capacity; (2) outlining whole-competency human resource de- velopment; and (3) offering collaborative pathways among stakeholders for more adaptive, inclusive, and trusted oversight and services—there- by charting a realistic route toward future-ready effective governance. Keywords: psychomotor governance; public value; bureaucratic reform; government digitalization; Bawaslu Palembang

INTEGRITY IN ELECTION AS A PILAR OF STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC CIVILIZATION: REKLECTION AND CHALLENGES IN THE INDONESIAN CONTEXT

2026-01-20T11:03:51+00:00

Electoral integrity is a fundamental pillar for strengthening democra- cy, especially in the context of Indonesia, which faces electoral political complexity. This study analyzes the reflections and challenges that arise in elections in Indonesia through three main dimensions: money politics and campaign finance transparency, digital disinformation and political polar- ization, and the institutional capacity of election organizers and law en- forcement agencies. This study uses qualitative methods with document analysis, using monitoring agency reports, online news, and academic lit- erature as units of analysis through thematic content analysis. The results of this study show that money politics is still common, campaign finance reporting is not yet transparent, and digital disinformation reinforces polit- ical polarization. In addition, the capacity of electoral management bodies and law enforcement agencies is limited due to resources, complex reg- ulations, and political intervention. This study recommends the need for a comprehensive strategy covering political funding transparency, digital literacy, platform regulation, and strengthening the capacity and indepen- dence of electoral institutions for a healthy and sustainable democracy