The Role Of Bawaslu In Preventing And Prosecuting Campaign Violations Case Study Of The Prevention Of Money Politics In The Campaign

Alvian Tanjung; Danil Aji Prasetyo; Edo Lukia

doi:10.32503/klausula.v5i2.8306

Alvian Tanjung Program Studi Ilmu Hukum, Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji, Kepualauan Riau, Indonesia
Danil Aji Prasetyo Program Studi Ilmu Hukum, Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji, Kepualauan Riau, Indonesia
Edo Lukia Program Studi Ilmu Hukum, Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji, Kepualauan Riau, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32503/klausula.v5i2.8306

Abstract

The practice of money politics is one of the most fundamental threats to the integrity of democracy and the quality of elections in Indonesia. This phenomenon not only distorts voter rationality but also undermines the principles of justice, transparency, and equality in electoral contests. Money politics ultimately creates a structural dependence of society on political elites, especially in social groups with economic vulnerability, so that election orientation no longer relies on the vision, mission, or program of the candidate. This research aims to examine the role of the General Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) in preventing and taking action against money politics during the campaign period, through an evaluation of the normative framework of Law Number 7 of 2017 and prevention strategies that include preemptive, preventive, and repressive approaches. The results show that, although Bawaslu has initiated educational measures, strengthened legal awareness, and enforced regulations, the practice of money politics remains difficult to eradicate due to limited evidence, weak witnesses, and a covert modus operandi. Therefore, optimizing Bawaslu's supervisory function requires increasing institutional capacity, cultivating political ethics in society, and harmonizing regulations to ensure elections with integrity.

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