Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
7464327 Electoral Studies 2014 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

- The 2014 Indonesian elections was a tight race between Prabowo Subianto and Joko Widodo (Jokowi).
- Televised smear campaigns played a strong role in the run-up to the elections.
- Jokowi's initial lead shrank dramatically as Prabowo achieved a significant catch-up.
- Eventually Jokowi emerged triumphant but only with a narrow margin.
- Jokowi faces many challenges ahead including tackling political corruption.
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