ANALISIS YURIDIS TERHADAP CALEG YANG MERAIH SUARA SECARA TIDAK WAJAR DITINJAU DARI UNDANG – UNDANG NO. 7 TAHUN 2017 DI WILAYAH KABUPATEN LEBAK PROVINSI BANTEN

Abstract

General elections are a cornerstone of democratic systems, ensuring the sovereignty of the people through a representative mechanism. However, in practice, elections in Indonesia continue to be marred by various violations, particularly by legislative candidates (caleg) who obtain votes through questionable means. This phenomenon highlights gaps in election oversight and law enforcement. This study aims to examine these issues and assess the roles of the General Elections Commission (KPU), the Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu), and the Integrated Law Enforcement Center (Gakkumdu) in addressing them. The objectives of this study are to analyze the implementation of the election stages carried out by the KPU of Lebak Regency during the 2004 elections, to identify the challenges faced by Bawaslu of Lebak Regency in carrying out its duties, authorities, and functions, and to examine the efforts made by Gakkumdu in responding to a legislative candidate who openly committed election violations to gain the most votes. This research employs a qualitative method using a normative-empirical approach, with data collection techniques including in-depth interviews with KPU commissioners, Bawaslu, and Gakkumdu officials, as well as direct field observations. The data were analyzed using the theories of the rule of law, democracy, and electoral processes. The findings reveal ongoing weaknesses in the implementation stages of the election, particularly in terms of supervision and enforcement against vote-buying practices and blatant administrative violations. Bawaslu faces significant challenges, such as limited human resources, difficulties in evidence gathering, and weak witness protection. Meanwhile, coordination among law enforcement agencies within Gakkumdu remains suboptimal, often rendering case handling ineffective.

Keywords: Democracy, Election Violations, Legislative Candidates, Gakkumdu, Bawaslu, KPU.