Politics · Indonesia · 2 days ago
Democrats Say They Have Not Discussed Indonesia’s 2029 Presidential Race
Indonesia’s Democratic Party says it has not yet discussed who to support for president or vice president in the 2029 election.
The party says its leader, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, is focused on his current role as coordinating minister for infrastructure and regional development in President Prabowo Subianto’s government.
Golkar, another political party, has said it will support Prabowo for president in 2029.
Golkar has not chosen a vice-presidential candidate.
Democratic Party spokesman Herzaky Mahendra Putra said the party has not heard of another presidential candidate besides Prabowo.
He said the party respects Golkar’s position and is focused on helping Prabowo’s government succeed.
Discussions about candidates are expected later, with the vice-presidential choice to be decided by the presidential candidate and supporting parties.
Demokrat says it has not discussed candidates for president or vice president in Indonesia’s 2029 election.
Demokrat spokesperson Herzaky Mahendra Putra said party leader Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono is focused on his government duties as coordinating minister for infrastructure and regional development.
Herzaky said Demokrat has not heard of a 2029 presidential candidate other than President Prabowo Subianto and respects Golkar’s position.
Golkar deputy chairman Ahmad Doli Kurnia said his party supports Prabowo as its presidential candidate for 2029.
Golkar has not decided whom it would support as Prabowo’s running mate, with Doli saying that choice is usually made close to candidate registration.
Herzaky said Demokrat is focused on helping ensure the success of Prabowo’s government.
- Who
- Partai Demokrat, Golkar, and their representatives Herzaky Mahendra Putra and Ahmad Doli Kurnia
- What
- Demokrat says it has not discussed its 2029 presidential or vice-presidential candidates, while Golkar backs Prabowo Subianto for president.
- When
- October 2026; the election is scheduled for 2029.
- Where
- Indonesia
- Why
- Demokrat says it is focused on its current government responsibilities; Golkar says it has selected its presidential candidate but will decide on a running mate later.
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- Election
- Indonesia's presidential election is scheduled for 2029.
- Golkar's presidential choice
- Golkar supports Prabowo Subianto.
- Golkar's vice-presidential choice
- No running mate has been selected.
- Demokrat leader
- Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), coordinating minister for infrastructure and regional development.
- Demokrat spokesperson
- Herzaky Mahendra Putra, head of the party's strategic communications body.
What people are saying
Pertama, belum pernah ada pembicaraan mengenai capres dan cawapres di 2029 di kami karena ketum kami mas AHY adalah bagaimana kami mendapatkan tugas kemarin kepercayaan dari Bapak Presiden Prabowo di pemerintahan
Kami tentu menghargai dan menghargai teman-teman-teman yang hari ini sudah bersiap untuk Presiden 2029
Standing position Golkar kan jelas, bahwa kami menghadapi Pilpres tahun 2029, kami sudah punya calon namanya Pak Prabowo, ya
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