The Multiplicity of Muhammadiyah’s Political Engagement in Indonesia’s DPD Election

Abstract

The establishment of a senate-like body of DPD (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat or Regional Representative Council) in Indonesia since 2004 has been opening a new opportunity for individuals or civil society organizations - which was responded by Muhammadiyah - to take part in the legislative body without formally entered into the political system. As exemplified by three cases in Yogyakarta, South Sulawesi and West Sumatra, three local offices of Muhammadiyah have participated in in the last three DPD elections – 2004, 2009, and 2014; and won a seat each in the latest one. The political behavior has proven the inherently political consciousness of civil-cum-Islamic social-religious organizations like Muhammadiyah, which will be exercised and articulated whenever the opportunities are available. Yet, due to different organizational strengths and social-cultural capitals of each local offices, there were diverse approaches and political strategies adopted to mobilize members and sympathizers thus converting them into a vote.

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