PERAN KPU KOTA SURAKARTA DALAM MENINGKATKAN PARTISIPASI PEMILIH PEMULA PADA PEMILU SERENTAK TAHUN 2019

This study aims to analyze the Role of KPU in Surakarta City Election in order to
Improve the Participation of Beginner Voters in 2019 Concurrent Elections. This type of
research is a qualitative descriptive with case study method. Data collection techniques used
are:(1) Field Study,(2) Documentation. In order to know the role of the Surakarta City KPU
in this study the authors used 4 theoretical indicators resulting from a comparison between
Gede Diva and Munir consisting of:(1) regulator,(2) catalyst,(3) coordinator,(4)
Facilitator.The results of this study as a whole are said to be successful which can be
demonstrated by the following results: (1) Activities related to elections are in accordance
with existing policies seen from the role of the regulator,(2) Information provided to the KPU
to the first time voters about elections can be accepted and understood by novice voters
according to the role of the catalyst (3) The relationship or cooperation between the KPU and
the Election Supervisory Body,democracy heroes,the community,schools,campuses,media
colleagues (journalists) are well established in accordance with the role of the coordinator,(4)
Complete facilities that support socialization activities and political education are in
accordance with the role of the facilitator.
Keywords: Role, Participation, Simultaneous Election, Beginner Voters.