Isu Politik Identitas dan Dinasti Politik dalam Kampanye Pilkada Serentak Tahun 2020

Abstract

This study was intended to explain the phenomenon of identity politics and political dynasties in the holding of simultaneous elections in 2020. The focus of this study was looking at the issue of identity politics and political dynasties in several regions, including Solo, Medan, South Tangerang, and Central Kalimantan, which were case studies of identity politics and political dynasties issue in the 2020 elections. This research used a type of qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Data was obtained through literature studies by looking at previous research based on the same topic and news in the mass media about the issue of identity politics and political dynasties. The study found that identity politics and political dynasties still occurred in some regions, i.e., in Solo, Medan, South Tangerang, and Central Kalimantan. In addition, hate speech, black campaigns, and hoax issues had sprung up with different models through social media and billboards.

Rekonstruksi Sistem Demokrasi Lokal di Indonesia

“…Politik kekerabatan dan dinasti politik semakin menguat akibat buruknya proses rekrutmen politik yang dilakukan partai politik dalam pemilihan umum khususnya pada pemilihan kepala daerah. Dinasti politik atau politik identitas identik ditandai dengan adanya pemusatan kekuasaan pada keluarga atau kerabat politik tertentu (Ukhra, Hijri, & Taufikurrohman, 2021). Negara dijalankan oleh segelintir elite dari beberapa keluarga, klan, atau dinasti politik yang kuat di wilayah-wilayah tertentu, sehingga sangat sulit untuk mengharapkan adanya perluasan akses kekuasaan maupun proses demokrasi yang sehat dan substansial (Harjanto, 2011).…”