Transactional Politics In 2020 North Toraja Elections: A Social Exchange Theory Perspective

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10.2991/978-2-38476-236-1_74How to use a DOI?

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Regional Elections; Transactional Politics; Social Exchange Theory

Abstract

Direct General Election of Regional Heads (Pemilukada) is a means of realizing people’s sovereignty in the region. Through regional elections, people in the regions can directly elect leaders who are considered best in fighting for their interests. Direct regional elections offer several benefits and, at the same time, hope for the growth, deepening, and expansion of local democracy, as well as its development and clean government (Good Governance and Clean Government). However, along the way, problems arise that have the potential to destroy democracy. One of the biggest challenges is the rise of transactional politics in every regional election. Transactional politics is the root of the practices of Collusion, Corruption, and Nepotism. Therefore, transactional politics is hazardous to the growth of democracy. Transactional politics will also hinder development and clean government (Good Governance and Clean Government). This research examines forms of transactional politics in implementing the 2020 simultaneous regional elections in North Toraja Regency from the social exchange theory perspective. The approach used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews and field observations. This research found that 3 (three) forms of transactional politics occurred in implementing the 2020 simultaneous regional elections in North Toraja Regency. These three forms are (1) Transactional politics between Candidates and Donors, (2) Transactional politics with Political Parties, and (3) Transactional politics with Voters, which are divided into (3) forms, namely (a) Candidate Transactions with the Success Team with Voters, (b) Development Projects (Pork Barrel), (c) Positions/positions in regional government.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Isak Pasulu
AU  - Suparman Abdullah
AU  - Hasbi Marissangan
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/04/29
TI  - Transactional Politics In 2020 North Toraja Elections: A Social Exchange Theory Perspective
BT  - Proceedings of the World Conference on Governance and Social Sciences (WCGSS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 706
EP  - 712
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-236-1_74
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-236-1_74
ID  - Pasulu2024
ER  -