Under regulations, only political parties having 22 seats or more in the regional parliament (DPRD) can put forward a candidate.
Political parties with fewer seats can put forward a candidate only if they have acquired support from other political parties.
Independent candidates are able to run if they have gathered at least 532,213 signatures from local residents, which will be verified by the local election committee.

This election will be contested by three candidates together with their running mate.
Under regulations, only political parties having 22 seats or more in the regional parliament (DPRD) can put forward a candidate. Political parties with fewer seats can put forward a candidate only if they have acquired support from other political parties. Independent candidates are able to run if they have gathered at least 532,213 signatures from local residents, which will be verified by the local election committee.
This election will be contested by three candidates together with their running mate.
2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election