Money Politics as a Voter Preference Determines the Choice in the 2018 Regional Election: Study of the Social Reality of Money Politics in Probolinggo City

Authors

  • Ahmad Hudri , M. Tauchid Noor , Sri Hartini Djatmikowati

Abstract

This study examines how money politics as a voter preference determines choices with factors driving and inhibiting money
politics as a voter preference determining choices in local elections in the City of Probolinggo in 2018. The focus of this
research focuses on the study of the Interaction between Recipients and Givers of Money Politics , The process of money
politics, Commitment and Promise of Recipients and Givers of Money Politics, Motivation to select candidates for regional
heads / Deputy Regional Heads of certain, Voter Mobilization, Appeal of Religious Leaders so as not to conduct money
politics, Prohibitions and Sanctions of Money Political Violations according to applicable legislation . This study uses a
qualitative approach and data collection by observation, direct interviews with informants, and documentation. This study
aims to Analyze and describe money politics as the preferences of voters to determine the choice in local elections in the
City of Probolinggo in 2018 with the driving and inhibiting factors. Money politics is a political giving understood as a
form of social exchange system that occurs in the reality of the political game in regional elections. The practice of money
politics in regional head elections is carried out by the actors by interacting continuously, intensely and repeatedly with
prospective regional heads either directly or through success teams or volunteers formed in stages to form networks by
involving the parties involved in the voter node. Voters receive money from all candidates. Competition between candidates
occurs regarding the nominal amount of giving money or goods. Money is distributed to the owner of the right to vote.
Voters are committed to making choices. The choice of candidates is based on the order of the amount of compensation
received. Voters say giving political money is not a bribe, but it is the needs and rights of the community. It is the obligation
of candidates to provide facilities.

Published

2020-03-31

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