Indonesia’s local elections are not bellwether polls

Parties are preparing for national elections next year, but local issues do not necessarily reflect national rivalries

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  • Key election battles
  • West Java
  • North Sumatra
  • Sectarian threat
  • Military in politics
  • Money politics

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