Revising Political Laws as a Test of Democracy

Revising the Election Law and the Regional Head Election Law in 2026 is not just a constitutional obligation, but a real test for Indonesia's democratic commitment. The Constitutional Court's decision should be a momentum to strengthen a fair, inclusive and people's sovereignty-oriented election system, not to be used to secure short-term political interests. The year 2026 will be an arena for intense competition of interests. This is where the role of the public, civil society and the media becomes very important to oversee the legislative process. Because, the future of Indonesian electoral democracy ahead of 2029 is very much determined by how the rules of the political game are structured today.