the voter list 5. August 24—August 26, 2024: Announcement of candidate pair registration 6. August 27—August 29, 2024: Registration of candidate pairs 7. August 27—September 21, 2024: Validation of candidate requirements 8. September 22, 2024: Establishment of candidate pairs 9. September 25—November 23, 2024: Campaigning period 10. November 27, 2024: Election day 11. November 27—December 16, 2024: Vote counting and recapitulation of results

Muhammad Syahrul showed his gratitude and thanks for being granted the responsibility to compete in the Gresik Pilkada. “We will quickly organize and engage, as well as engage and meet the people to realize the hope of success,” he said on Monday (24/6/2024). In terms of his reason for picking Tri Putro Utomo as his running mate, Syahrul saw the promise and prominence that is hoped to gain support. “Mas Tri is a successful entrepreneur, he also symbolizes the southern part of Gresik, while I represent the middle and north areas. Our acronym ‘Santri’ is a representation of Gresik,” said the 33-year-old politician. Foreseen to challenge the sitting candidate, Syahrul stated that he is prepared and determined to making Gresik improved and progressive. With the endorsement given to the “Santri” team, PKB and NasDem came to terms to ally in the poll set for the 27th of November, 2024. Even though they have the required seats to submit to the KPU (PKB 14 seats and NasDem two seats), they are keeping in touch with other political groups that have similar goals.

Typically, the Pilkada is held in two phases, Here’s more info about pilkada Jakarta 2024 pdip check out the website. specifically the regional elections and the legal dispute process at the Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi). “Usually, if the Pilkada is held twice, it means what? That means initially held locally, and then at the MK,” stated Hadi while giving guidance in the Coordination Meeting of the 2024 simultaneous Pilkada organizers in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on June 26th. “That’s why the TNI-Polri must be cautious about safeguarding during the actual Pilkada and during the MK sessions, ensuring the readiness of the TNI-Polri forces to safeguard the regions,” he added. Hadi expects the 2024 Pilkada stages will run smoothly and securely without any hindrances in their conduct. Additionally, post-Pilkada security must also be ensured. Hadi continued that political and legal stability is crucial. He believes, the situation and condition of Polhukam stability will significantly affect the Pilkada stages. “We concur that all components of the nation and state need to maintain political, legal, and security stability for the 2024 Pilkada,” he concluded. Preventing Conflict Before the 2024 Pilkada Hadi Tjahjanto gave a specific message to the TNI, Polri, and BIN for the safety of the 2024 simultaneous Pilkada. Hadi advised that regions with possible conflicts must be anticipated before security disturbances arise. He said this while giving guidance in the Coordination Meeting of the 2024 Pilkada organizers in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on June 26th, 2024. “Specifically TNI, Polri, and BIN. BIN was also attending, in the identification of regions, must identify regions with possible conflicts to anticipate security issues before they occur,” stated Hadi. “TNI, Polri, and BIN have to be vigilant, aware beforehand, so that they can mitigate any possible issues,” he added. Furthermore, Hadi requested collaboration from local governments in facilitating the 2024 Pilkada implementation. If local governments fail to support, the simultaneous Pilkada will inevitably be disrupted. “Therefore, total collaboration can guarantee the successful conduct of the 2024 simultaneous Pilkada,” he stated. Hadi urged local governments to take strategic steps, including avoiding overlaps between the central and local governments.

Head of Bappilu DPW NasDem Jatim Suhandoyo S. clarified the rationale for granting the official backing to the “Santri” team, mentioning the dedication of both youthful candidates to further improve the well-being of the people of Gresik. “We have assessed various aspects, including communications. Furthermore, the survey findings for this team are very promising,” he said. The handover of the official backing was attended by members from both political groups, including Gresik lawmaker and elected DPR RI member Majiddanor Thoriq, also known as Jiddan.

**Realize a Good Pilkada** Because of the many ‘dawn attacks’ in the last election, Warits advised that this Pilkada must be protected together, synergized together to be honest, fair, and safe from all fraud. “Yes, we must guard it together. Because it is impossible for Bawaslu alone, the KPU only has six people with its secretariat in each sub-district. Three PPS, three PPS secretariat. They have six people plus seven PKD members, seven people in each village guarding sub-districts with thousands of residents, even tens of thousands. To guard against ‘dawn attacks,’ it’s impossible to handle alone. Therefore, it must be guarded together,” Warits stated. Warits said that citizens can only vote in the Pilkada if their mental condition is not insane or they are sane. This means that those who can vote are those who think and are normal. “Do not let the thoughts of the people who can vote be bought at a very cheap price, even cheaper than a chicken. That is an insult to the people. Because those who cannot think should not vote. For example, insane people are regulated by law and should not be included in the DPT. Thus, synergy among all of us is necessary to realize a better Pilkada. I think it’s important,” he said.