Violations of the Code of Ethics and Their Implications for the Credibility of Election Organizers

Elections are one of the benchmarks for a functioning democracy, while ethics are the cornerstones in building a dignified democracy. To realize democratic elections, the Election Organizer Ethics Council (DKPP) is responsible for handling violations of the code of ethics committed by election organizers. This article focuses on violations of the code of ethics committed during the election process and its implications for the credibility of election organizers. The findings show that violations of the code of ethics committed by the General Election Commission (KPU) during the election stage by accepting the registration and then designating Gibran Rakabuming Raka as a vice-presidential candidate are considered inconsistent with KPU Regulation Number 19 of 2023. Due to this violation, the Chairperson of the KPU was issued a final severe warning sanction, while other commissioners received severe warning sanctions. The Chairperson of the KPU also received a severe reprimand for violating ethics in the preparation of female legislative candidates. The KPU was further reprimanded for breaching the principles of professionalism and tarnishing the honor of the election organizing body in relation to its connection with the Chairperson of the Republic Satu Party, Hasnaeni. These ethical violations have eroded public trust, leading it to question the credibility of the KPU due to the accumulation of violations. Public criticism reflects concerns about the threat to a democratic 2024 election.