PADANG, kiprahkita.net - The General Election Commission or the KPU of West Sumatra (Sumbar) has officially confirmed two candidate pairs to run in the 2024 simultaneous election for the Governor and Deputy Governor of West Sumatra.
The two candidate pairs are Mahyeldi Ansharullah-Vasko Ruseimy and Epyardi Asda-Ekos Albar.
Ory Sativa Syakban, Head of the Technical Division for Election Management at KPU Sumbar, explained that the Mahyeldi Ansharullah and Vasko Ruseimy pair was registered by a coalition of five political parties: PKS, Gerindra, Democrat, PBB, and Perindo. Together, these parties represent a total of 1,200,925 valid votes.
"The Mahyeldi and Vasko pair is supported by five parties, with a combined vote count of 1,200,925," Ory stated during a press release on Sunday (September 22, 2024).
Meanwhile, the Epyardi Asda and Ekos Albar pair is backed by six political parties: PAN, Golkar, Nasdem, PDI Perjuangan, Gelora, and Partai Buruh, with total support amounting to 1,241,170 votes.
"The Epyardi and Ekos pair is supported by six parties with a total of 1,241,170 votes," Ory added.
Following the official announcement, the drawing of candidate numbers will be held on Monday (September 23, 2024) in Padang. KPU Sumbar requires the candidates to be physically present during the draw.
In addition, KPU has invited 60 supporters from each candidate pair to attend, with strict limitations to prevent overcrowding and ensure public order and safety.
"For security reasons, no additional supporters will be allowed outside the event venue," Ory clarified.
Furthermore, after the announcement, candidates must submit their campaign team structure down to the sub-district level, register their volunteer teams, and incumbent candidates must take leave from their government duties before the campaign begins.
They are also required to open a Special Campaign Fund Account and submit their Initial Campaign Fund Report by the deadline of September 24, 2024.
"These requirements also apply to all mayoral and regent candidates participating in the simultaneous regional elections in their respective districts and cities," Ory concluded.(infopublik.id)
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