DPD

Article Details

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): February

Challenges of De Jure Voter Register Accuracy and Timeliness in High Mobility Areas

https://doi.org/10.35912/dpd.v5i2.4015
05 Mar 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the implementation of the de jure-based voter data updating system and examine its challenges in ensuring accuracy and data currency, particularly in areas with high population mobility such as Tuban Village, Badung Regency.

Research Methodology: The research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytical approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis to explore the effectiveness of the voter data updating process and its alignment with actual population conditions.

Results: The findings indicate that the de jure approach, which relies on administrative population data, provides legal certainty but fails to fully capture dynamic social realities. High population mobility creates discrepancies between administrative domicile and actual residence, leading to inaccuracies and outdated voter lists.

Conclusions: The study concludes that voter data updating requires stronger integration between administrative legality and factual field verification to ensure that voter lists accurately reflect real population conditions.

Limitations: This study is limited to a specific geographic area and relies on qualitative data, which may restrict the generalizability of the findings to other regions with different demographic characteristics.

Contributions: This research contributes to the discourse on electoral governance by highlighting the need for a hybrid approach that combines administrative data systems with field-based verification, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of voter data management.

Keywords

De Jure Election Population Mobility Voter Data Updating Voter List

How to Cite

Wardani , N. P. R. K. ., & Sulandari , S. . (2026). Challenges of De Jure Voter Register Accuracy and Timeliness in High Mobility Areas. Dynamics of Politics and Democracy, 5(2), 123–132. https://doi.org/10.35912/dpd.v5i2.4015

References

  1. Ate, H. A. (2025). Analysis of the constitutional court's decision on the age limit of presidential and vice-presidential candidates in the perspective of Rechtstaat. Dynamics of Politics and Democracy, 3(2), 115-123. doi:https://doi.org/10.35912/dpd.v3i2.3279
  2. Cable, J., Fábrega, A., Park, S., & Specter, M. A. (2023). A Systematization of Voter Registration Security. Journal of Cybersecurity, 9(1), 1-16. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/cybsec/tyad008
  3. Dupuy, C., & Defacqz, S. (2022). Citizens and the legitimacy outcomes of collaborative governance an administrative burden perspective. Public management review, 24(5), 752-772. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2021.2000254
  4. Fassio, C., Montobbio, F., & Venturini, A. (2019). Skilled Migration and Innovation in European Industries. Research policy, 48(3), 706-718. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2018.11.002
  5. Firmansyah, M., & Masrun, M. (2021). Esensi Perbedaan Metode Kualitatif dan Kuantitatif. Elastisitas: Jurnal Ekonomi Pembangunan, 3(2), 156-159. doi:https://doi.org/10.29303/e-jep.v3i2.46
  6. Garnett, H. A. (2019). Evaluating Electoral Management Body Capacity. International Political Science Review, 40(3), 335-353. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0192512119832924
  7. Gracella, E. F., Wijaya, K. A. S., & Prabawati, N. P. A. (2024). Strategi Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kabupaten Badung Dalam Meningkatkan Partisipasi Politik Masyarakat Usia Produktif Pada Pemilu Serentak Tahun 2024 (Studi Kasus: Kecamatan Kuta Selatan, Badung). Socio-political Communication and Policy Review, 1(3), 65-76. doi:https://doi.org/10.61292/shkr.121
  8. Hamzah, B., Liliweri, A., Sayrani, L. P., & Rohi, R. (2025). From Policy to Practice: What Explains the Gaps in Voter List Accuracy in Indonesia’s Dispersed Island Districts? Journal Public Policy, 11(4), 415-426. doi:https://doi.org/10.35308/jpp.v11i4.12319
  9. Houck, A. M., King, A. S., & Taylor, J. B. (2021). Updating with others: testing the effect of informational social influence on political attitudes. Politics & Policy, 49(1), 87-125. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12394
  10. Huda, U. N. (2023). Problematika Pengawasan Pemutakhiran Data dan Penyusunan Daftar Pemilih Tambahan (DPTB) dan Daftar Pemilih Khusus (DPK) pada Pemilu Tahun 2024. Jurnal Keadilan Pemilu, 4(1), 1-14. doi:https://doi.org/10.55108/jkp.v4i1.414
  11. James, T. S., & Garnett, H. A. (2024). The determinants of electoral registration quality: A cross-national analysis. Representation, 60(2), 279-302. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/00344893.2023.2207194
  12. Jannah, M., Nofrima, S., & Putra, D. A. (2025). Urgensi Transparansi Tahapan Pemutakhiran Data Pemilih Dan Penyusunan Daftar Pemilih Pada Pemilihan Umum Tahun 2024 Di Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kota Palembang. Jurnal Ilmiah Edunomika, 9(1), 1-14. doi:https://doi.org/10.29040/jie.v9i1.16369
  13. Kim, S.-y. S., Schneider, S., & Alvarez, R. M. (2020). Evaluating the quality of changes in voter registration databases: Part of special symposium on election sciences. American Politics Research, 48(6), 670-676. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/1532673X19870512
  14. Knight, D. J., & Zhang, B. (2024). Residential Mobility and Persistently Depressed Voting among Disadvantaged Adults in a Large Housing Experiment. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 121(20), 1-10.
  15. Maajid, M. N., Sutjiatmi, S., & Zainudin, A. (2026). The Effectiveness of the Role of Adhoc Bodies in Handling Voter List Updating Problems in General Elections. ARISTO, 14(2), 814-835. doi:https://doi.org/10.24269/ars.v14i2.12049
  16. Mareati, M. (2026). Optimalisasi Pemutakhiran Data Pemilih Sebagai Solusi Mewujudkan Daftar Pemilih Yang Akurat Dan Inklusif. Al-Zayn: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial & Hukum, 4(1), 5420-5430. doi:https://doi.org/10.61104/alz.v4i1.4049
  17. Mukhlis, M., Makhya, S., Yulianto, Y., & Aviv, M. (2025). The challenges of digital governance in the Regions: Study in Central Lampung Regency, Indonesia. Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies, 5(1), 33-46. doi:https://doi.org/10.35912/jgas.v5i1.2448
  18. Napitupulu, J., Purba, R. P., Rogers, M., & Munthe, H. (2022). Tinjauan Yuridis Terhadap Pemutakhiran Data Pemilih Yang Dilakukan Oleh KPUD Dalam Perspektif Kepastian Hukum. DIKTUM, 1(1), 56-67.
  19. Nilamsari, N. (2014). Memahami studi dokumen dalam penelitian kualitatif. WACANA: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Komunikasi, 13(2), 177-181. doi:https://doi.org/10.32509/wacana.v13i2.143
  20. Ningsih, D. G., Harahap, R. H., & Kusmanto, H. (2023). Analisis Integritas Petugas Pemutakhiran Data Pemilih dalam Pendataan Pemilih pada Pemilihan Walikota dan Wakil Walikota Medan tahun 2020 di Kecamatan Medan Polonia. Perspektif, 12(1), 251-262. doi:https://doi.org/10.31289/perspektif.v12i1.7740
  21. Olarinde, M. O., Abiona, A. A., & Ajinaja, M. O. (2024). Electoral System Optimization Through Voting Quorum, Voter Turnout, Candidate Viability, and Electoral Integrity Analysis. Asian Journal of Electrical Sciences, 13(2), 25-35. doi:https://doi.org/10.70112/ajes-2024.13.2.4250
  22. Putri, A. M., Syamsu, S., & Triono, A. (2024). Policy to replace electronic card into population digital in South Lampung Regency. Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies, 4(1), 19-29. doi:https://doi.org/10.35912/jgas.v4i1.1919
  23. Rodriguez-Saavedra, M. O., Grundy López, R. E., Velazco, R. P., Gonzales, H. E. A., Pérez, A. B. D., Apaza, O. A., Campos Ascuña, L. M. (2025). Political Science and Governance: Citizen Participation and Rebuilding Trust in the State. Social Sciences, 15(1), 1. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci15010001
  24. Santana-Jiménez, Y., Hernández, J. M., & Suárez-Vega, R. (2019). Land use conversion from tourist to residential. Current issues in tourism, 22(14), 1686-1704. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2017.1398219
  25. Saragih, R. I. (2023). Voter Data Management Application for Legislative Candidate. International Journal of Information System and Innovative Technology, 2(2), 1-7. doi:https://doi.org/10.63322/c739bg69
  26. Schwenk, J. (2022). Candidate Selection and Female Representation in the Context of High Corruption: The Case of Italy’s 2014 Mayor Elections. Electoral Studies, 79, 1-16. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electstud.2022.102500
  27. Sukirno, Y., Respationo, S., Erniyanti, E., & Fadlan, F. (2023). The role of security management system in preventing and overcoming threats security disturbances in National Security Institutions. Dynamics of Politics and Democracy, 2(1), 1-10. doi:https://doi.org/10.35912/dpd.v2i1.1801
  28. Wijaya, I. M. A. (2025). Penegakan Hukum Lingkungan Terhadap Pencegahan Alih Fungsi Lahan Di Provinsi Bali: Environmental Law Enforcement Towards The Prevention Of Land Conversion In Bali Province. Ganec Swara, 19(4), 1657-1666. doi:https://doi.org/10.59896/gara.v19i4.478
  29. Yandra, A., Sudaryanto, S., Asnawi, E., Hernimawati, H., Setiawan, H., Wijaya, J. H., & Etebom, J. M. (2025). Maintaining Voting Rights Outside the Election Period: Evidence of Continuous Voter Data Updating (DPB) Riau Province, Indonesia. Journal of Governance and Public Policy, 12(3), 264-278. doi:https://doi.org/10.18196/jgpp.v12i3.24348
WhatsApp Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Email