Analysis of the Perception Index of Regional Government Development Performance in Boyolali Regency

This study aims to analyze the political preferences of the community in Boyolali Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, based on a survey conducted in July 2024. The evaluation was carried out using a survey method to measure the level of community satisfaction with various development indicators. The survey population consists of residents listed in the Permanent Voters List (DPT) for the 2024 elections, with a total of 825,630 voters, comprising 408,654 males and 416,976 females. The research sample involved 700 respondents selected randomly through random sampling techniques based on polling stations as Survey Location Points (TLS). The survey was conducted at 100 polling stations with 7 respondents per polling station, resulting in a margin of error of 4–5% and a confidence level of 95%. The survey findings provide an overview of preferences based on age, gender, and socio-economic status. The results indicate that public perception of the performance of regional government development is greatly influenced by socio-economic and regional factors. The main recommendation is the need to improve communication and socialization of development policies more evenly across all areas, which can serve as a reference for the Boyolali regional government in formulating more effective development policies.