Analysis of Violations of the Code of Ethics of KPPS Members in the West Sumatera Governor Election 2020

Analisis Pelanggaran Kode Etik Anggota KPPS pada Pilgub Sumbar Tahun 2020

Authors

  • Sumarni Sumarni Universitas Andalas
  • Aidinil Zetra Universitas Andalas
  • Indah Adi Putri Universitas Andalas

Abstract

The phenomenon of voting ballots with a pen carried out by voters at TPS 1 in Salak Village, Sawahlunto City, in the 2020 West Sumatra Governor Election caused problems with the performance of KPPS officers. KPPS members were declared to have violated the code of ethics and received a written warning from the KPU of Sawahlunto City. This study aims to describe the process by which members of the KPPS violated the code of ethics at TPS 1 Salak Village and analyze the causal factors. Data analysis uses the theories of election fraud and election malpractice. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study method. The results showed that the KPPS violated the code of ethics at TPS 1 in Salak Village due to: The KPPS members' non-compliance with the rules, namely, "preparing TPS" before starting the voting process. Violations occurred due to the negligence of KPPS officers in providing voting tools in the voting booth. The lack of knowledge of voters regarding the correct regulation of ballot voting procedures Factors causing violations of the code of ethics of KPPS members at TPS 1 in Salak Village: The violation occurred because the KPPS was unable to work professionally. KPPS's human resources are poor at understanding regulations. PTPS supervision is weak. The lack of coordination between KPPS officers and PTPS, PPS, and PPK. Limited resources and training for KPPS.

Keywords:

Pilgub, Kode Etik, Malpratik Pemilu

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Author Biographies

Sumarni Sumarni, Universitas Andalas

Students of the Election Governance Study Program, Master of Political Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Andalas, currently the author has graduated from the department.

Aidinil Zetra, Universitas Andalas

completed his Masters (S2) study at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2005, and completed his Ph.D. (S3) study at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2015. Currently the author is a lecturer at the Political Science Study Program at Andalas University.

Indah Adi Putri, Universitas Andalas

completed his Master's study (S2) at the University of Indonesia in 2010, and completed his Doctoral study (S3) at the University of Indonesia in 2018. Currently the author is a lecturer at the Andalas University Policy Studies Program.

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How to Cite

Sumarni, S., Zetra, A., & Putri, I. A. (2023). Analysis of Violations of the Code of Ethics of KPPS Members in the West Sumatera Governor Election 2020: Analisis Pelanggaran Kode Etik Anggota KPPS pada Pilgub Sumbar Tahun 2020. Journal of Politics and Democracy, 3(1), 14–29. https://doi.org/10.61183/polikrasi.v3i1.22

Published

2023-07-22