The Effect Money Politic on the Level of Voter Participation Elections in Indonesian

The phenomenon of money politics often appears in the electoral process in Indonesia. This behavior can undoubtedly influence the selection of legislative candidates by voters. The influence of money is a significant issue in political affairs. The rise of money politics during elections has made people consider this behavior an integral aspect of Indonesia's political culture. The practice of money politics is fundamentally against the principles of democracy, as the people's vote is the ultimate sovereignty, leading to adverse political competition. This study aims to prevent and explain the practice of money politics that often occurs in elections. The research findings show that there are several variables that contribute to the rampant practice of money politics. This creates opportunities for legislative candidates in elections to secure votes. The findings of this study indicate that money politics behavior can endanger the democratic system in Indonesia if it becomes prevalent, making the public prioritize the financial resources of legislative candidates over their competence among legislative candidates in ensuring election votes. Despite regulations prohibiting money politics outlined in Article 515 of Law Number 7 Year 2017 on Elections, the prevalence of such practices in most Indonesian communities cannot be denied. This is of course influenced by a variety of causative factors, including