The 2017 Banten gubernatorial election was a regional election held in the Indonesian province of Banten to select the province’s governor and deputy governor for the 2017–2022 term. The election formed part of Indonesia’s first simultaneous local elections (Pilkada Serentak) conducted nationwide in 2017.
Election schedule
- First round: 15 April 2017.
- Run‑off (second round): 19 June 2017, required because no candidate pair secured an absolute majority (>50 %) in the first round.
Major candidate pairs
| Candidate (Governor) | Running mate (Deputy Governor) | Supporting parties / coalitions |
|---|---|---|
| Wahidin Halim | Zulkifli Hasan | Golkar (Golongan Karya) in coalition with the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and other supporting parties |
| Andika Hazrum | R. S. A. Prabowo | Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) and its coalition partners |
| Rano Karno (with) | Tjahjo Kumolo (as deputy) | Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) and allied parties |
| Other candidates | — | Various smaller parties and independent tickets |
First‑round results
The first round produced a fragmented vote distribution, with the leading pair (Wahidin Halim–Zulkifli Hasan) obtaining the highest share but failing to exceed the 50 % threshold required for outright victory. Consequently, a second round was scheduled between the two highest‑performing pairs: Wahidin Halim–Zulkifli Hasan and Andika Hazrum–R. S. A. Prabowo.
Run‑off results
In the runoff held on 19 June 2017, the Wahidin Halim–Zulkifli Hasan ticket secured a narrow majority of the votes cast, thereby winning the governorship. Official results reported that the winning pair received just over 50 % of the valid votes, while the runner‑up obtained a slightly lower share. The precise vote totals and percentages are documented in the official election commission (Komisi Pemilihan Umum, KPU) releases for the province.
Voter turnout
Turnout in the first round was reported to be relatively high for a provincial election, with participation rates above 70 % of registered voters. Turnout in the runoff remained comparable, reflecting sustained public interest.
Aftermath
Following their victory, Wahidin Halim was inaugurated as Governor of Banten, and Zulkifli Hasan assumed the role of Deputy Governor. Their administration focused on infrastructure development, economic investment, and efforts to improve public services within the province. The election was noted for being one of the few gubernatorial contests in Indonesia that required a second round under the new simultaneous local election system introduced in 2015.
References
- Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU) Banten. “Hasil Pemilihan Gubernur Banten 2017 – Putaran I dan II.” Official election results, 2017.
- Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) Provinsi Banten. “Statistik Pemilu 2017 – Tingkat Partisipasi Pemilih.” 2017.
This entry provides a concise overview of the 2017 Banten gubernatorial election based on publicly available official sources.
