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{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2024 West Java gubernatorial election
| country = Indonesia
| flag_image = Coat of arms of West Java.svg
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 West Java gubernatorial election
| previous_year = 2018
| next_election = 
| next_year = 
| election_date = {{Start date|2024|11|27|df=y}}
| turnout = 
| image5 = Dedi Mulyadi, Gerindra candidate for West Java VII in 2024.jpg
| candidate5 = [[Dedi Mulyadi]]
| party5 = [[Gerindra]]
| running_mate5 = Erwan Setiawan
| popular_vote5 = 
| percentage5 = 
| image4 = KPU Ahmad Syaikhu.jpg
| candidate4 = [[Ahmad Syaikhu]]
| party4 = [[Prosperous Justice Party|PKS]]
| running_mate4 = Ilham Habibie
| popular_vote4 = 
| percentage4 = 
| image1 = Foto Acep Adang Ruhiat.jpg
| candidate1 = [[Acep Adang Ruhiat]]
| party1 = [[National Awakening Party|PKB]]
| running_mate1 = Gitalis Dwi Natarina
| popular_vote1 = 
| percentage1 = 
| image2 = Bupati Pangandaran Jeje Wiradinata (cropped).jpg
| candidate2 = [[Jeje Wiradinata]]
| party2 = [[PDI-P]]
| running_mate2 = Ronal Surapradja
| popular_vote2 = 
| percentage2 = 
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| title = Governor
| before_election = [[Bey Triadi Machmudin]] (''Acting'')
| before_party = [[Independent politician|Independent]]
| after_election = 
| after_party = 
| colour5 = {{party color|Gerindra Party}}
| colour4 = {{party color|Prosperous Justice Party (2020)}}
| colour1 = {{party color|National Awakening Party}}
| colour2 = {{party color|Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle}}
| image1_size = 100px
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}}
The '''2024 West Java gubernatorial election''' will be <!-- was -->held on 27 November 2024 as part of [[2024 Indonesian local elections|nationwide local elections]] to elect the [[Governor of West Java]] for a five-year term.

==Electoral system==
The election, like other local elections in 2024, follow the [[First-past-the-post voting|first-past-the-post]] system where the candidate with the most votes wins the election, even if they do not win a majority.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pilkada Hanya Satu Putaran |url=https://kedaikopi.co/infografik/pilkada-hanya-satu-putaran/ |access-date=20 May 2024 |work=kedaikopi.co |date=22 July 2020 |language=id}}</ref> It is possible for a candidate to run [[Uncontested election|uncontested]], in which case the candidate is still required to win a majority of votes "against" an "[[None of the above|empty box]]" option. Should the candidate fail to do so, the election will be repeated on a later date.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mardika |first1=Nando Yussele |title=Jika Kotak Kosong Menang, Pilkada Akan Diulang? |url=https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/a/jika-kotak-kosong-menang-pilkada-akan-diulang--lt5fa3d3b3f2139/ |access-date=16 April 2024 |work=hukumonline.com |date=5 November 2020 |language=id}}</ref>
== Candidates ==
According to electoral regulations, in order to qualify for the election, candidates were required to secure support from 24 seats in the [[West Java Regional House of Representatives]] (DPRD). As none of the parties won 24 or more seats in the [[2024 Indonesian general election|2024 election]], coalitions of multiple parties are required to nominate a candidate.<ref name="iprc">{{cite news |title=Menakar Pilgub Jabar, Ini Skenario Prediksi IPRC |url=https://www.rri.co.id/pilkada-2024/688253/menakar-pilgub-jabar-ini-skenario-prediksi-iprc |access-date=17 May 2024 |work=Radio Republik Indonesia |date=13 May 2024 |language=id}}</ref><ref name="magnet">{{cite news |title=Magnet Ridwan Kamil dan Perebutan Kursi Jabar Satu |url=https://www.kompas.id/baca/nusantara/2024/05/06/magnet-ridwan-kamil-dan-perebutan-kursi-jabar-satu |access-date=17 May 2024 |work=[[Kompas]] |date=6 May 2024 |language=id}}</ref> Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support in form of photocopies of [[Indonesian identity card|identity cards]], which in West Java's case corresponds to 2.32 million copies. No independent candidates registered with the [[General Elections Commission]] for the gubernatorial election.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Putra |first1=Muslim Yanuar |title=LIPSUS: Pilgub Jabar 2024 Dipastikan Tanpa Calon Independen, Syarat Teknis Terlalu Berat? - Ayo Bandung |url=https://www.ayobandung.com/bandung-raya/7912688175/lipsus-pilgub-jabar-2024-dipastikan-tanpa-calon-independen-syarat-teknis-terlalu-berat |access-date=17 May 2024 |work=Ayo Bandung |date=17 May 2024 |language=id}}</ref>

However, on 20 August 2024 the [[Constitutional Court of Indonesia]] issued ruling No. 60/PUU-XXII/2024 and MK decision No. 70/PUU-XXII/2024 which granted part of the lawsuit filed by the [[Labour Party (Indonesia, 2021)|Labor Party]] and the [[Gelora Party]] against the local election law.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Budi|first=Mulia|title=MK Putuskan Parpol Bisa Usung Cagub Meski Tak Punya Kursi di DPRD|url=https://news.detik.com/pilkada/d-7498988/mk-putuskan-parpol-bisa-usung-cagub-meski-tak-punya-kursi-di-dprd|website=detiknews|language=id-ID|access-date=2024-08-20}}</ref> This decision was stated in PKPU Number 8 of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Muhammad Akmal|last=Firmansyah|title=PILGUB JABAR 2024: Pendaftaran Calon Gubernur dan Wakil Gubernur Dibuka, KIM Plus akan Kesulitan jika Diterapkan di Jawa Barat|url=https://bandungbergerak.id/article/detail/1597867/pilgub-jabar-2024-pendaftaran-calon-gubernur-dan-wakil-gubernur-dibuka-kim-plus-akan-kesulitan-jika-diterapkan-di-jawa-barat|website=Bandung Bergerak|language=id-ID|access-date=2024-08-27}}</ref> This ruling lowers the requirement to 6,5% for political parties to announce their own candidate pairings.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Binti|last=Mufarida|title=PKPU Pilkada Merujuk Putusan MK Disetujui DPR, Ini Poin-poinnya|url=https://nasional.sindonews.com/read/1442477/12/pkpu-pilkada-merujuk-putusan-mk-disetujui-dpr-ini-poin-poinnya-1724558883?showpage=all|website=Sindo News|language=id-ID|access-date=2024-08-25}}</ref> Based on this new ruling, [[Gerindra Party]], [[Golkar]], [[PDI-P]], [[National Awakening Party]], [[Prosperous Justice Party]] and the [[Democratic Party (Indonesia)|Democratic Party]] can name their own pairs of candidates without the need to form coalitions. 

=== Declared ===
These are candidates who have been allegedly delegated by political parties endorsing for gubernatorial election:

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;"
|-
|colspan=2|<big><big><big><big><big>'''1'''</big></big></big></big></big>
|-
!colspan=2|<big>Candidate from PKB</big>
|-
! style="width:3em; font-size:135%; background:#{{HexShade|{{party colour|National Awakening Party}}}}; width:200px;"| [[Acep Adang Ruhiat|{{color|white|Acep Adang Ruhiat}}]]
! style="width:3em; font-size:135%; background:#{{HexShade|{{party colour|National Awakening Party}}}}; width:200px;"| [[Gitalis Dwi Natarina|{{color|white|Gitalis Dwi Natarina}}]]
|- style="color:#000; font-size:100%; background:#{{HexShade|{{party colour|National Awakening Party}}|0.8}};"
| style="width:3em; width:200px;"|'''''for Governor'''''
| style="width:3em; width:200px;"|'''''for Vice Governor'''''
|-
| [[File:Foto Acep Adang Ruhiat.jpg|200x200px|centre]]
| [[File:Silver - replace this image female.svg|center|frameless|200x200px]]
|- <!--Jabatan terakhir di pemerintahan-->
| Member of the [[House of Representatives (Indonesia)|House of Representatives]]<br />(2014–present)
| Member of the [[House of Representatives (Indonesia)|House of Representatives]]<br />(2011–2014)
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor="#{{HexShade|{{party colour|National Awakening Party}}|0.8}}"|'''Parties'''
|-
| colspan=2 |{{center block|{{composition bar|15|120|{{party colour|National Awakening Party}}|width=250|per=1}}}} [[National Awakening Party|PKB]] (15 seats)
|}
[[National Awakening Party|PKB]] and [[Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle]] had already agreed to back [[Ono Surono]] as Governor with [[Acep Adang Ruhiat]] as his running mate on 15 August 2024.<ref name="PDIP-PKB">{{cite news|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20240815045914-617-1133176/pdip-dan-pkb-sepakat-usung-ono-surono-acep-adang-di-pilgub-jabar-2024|title=PDIP dan PKB Sepakat Usung Ono Surono-Acep Adang di Pilgub Jabar 2024|work=CNN Indonesia}}</ref> Initially, Acep planned to run for Regent of [[Tasikmalaya Regency|Tasikmalaya]] prior to this announcement.

However with the new ruling issued by the [[Constitutional Court of Indonesia]], PKB decided to leave the coalition agreement with PDI-P and field their own candidates with Acep running as governor and accompanied by [[Gitalis Dwi Natarina]] as his running mate.<ref name="Acep-Gita">Gibran Maulana Ibrahim, 29 August 2024. [https://news.detik.com/pilkada/d-7515313/pkb-usung-acep-adang-ruhiyat-gita-kdi-di-pilgub-jabar-2024 PKB Usung Acep Adang Ruhiyat-Gita KDI di Pilgub Jabar 2024] ''Detik News''</ref> Gitalis is a member of [[House of Representatives (Indonesia)|House of Representatives]] from 2011 to 2014.<ref>[https://m.jpnn.com/news/gita-kdi-bersiap-dilantik-jadi-anggota-dpr?page=2 Gita KDI Bersiap Dilantik jadi Anggota DPR] ''JPNN.com. 20 Januari 2011''</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;"
|-
|colspan=2|<big><big><big><big><big>'''2'''</big></big></big></big></big>
|-
!colspan=2|<big>Candidate from PDIP</big>
|-
! style="width:3em; font-size:135%; background:#{{HexShade|{{party colour|Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle}}}}; width:200px;"| [[Jeje Wiradinata|{{color|white|Jeje Wiradinata}}]]
! style="width:3em; font-size:135%; background:#{{HexShade|{{party colour|Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle}}}}; width:200px;"| [[Ronal Surapradja|{{color|white|Ronal Surapradja}}]]
|- style="color:#000; font-size:100%; background:#{{HexShade|{{party colour|Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle}}|0.8}};"
| style="width:3em; width:200px;"|'''''for Governor'''''
| style="width:3em; width:200px;"|'''''for Vice Governor'''''
|-
| [[File:Bupati Pangandaran Jeje Wiradinata (cropped).jpg|200x200px|centre]]
| [[File:KPU Ronal Surapradja.jpg|200x200px|centre]]
|- <!--Jabatan terakhir di pemerintahan-->
| Regent of [[Pangandaran Regency|Pangandaran]]<br />(2016–present)
| Actor, comedian, musician, radio host, and broadcaster
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor="#{{HexShade|{{party colour|Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle}}|0.8}}"|'''Parties'''
|-
| colspan=2 |{{center block|{{composition bar|17|120|{{party colour|Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle}}|width=250|per=1}}}} [[Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle|PDIP]] (17 seats)
|}
[[PDI-P]] initially backed [[Ono Surono]], who was the party chief in [[West Java]], to be a candidate for either Governor or Vice Governor.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Eki|last=Yulianto|editor=Ravianto|date=2024-06-27|title=Breaking News: Ono Surono Diusung Jadi Cagub Jabar 2024, Ditetapkan PDIP di Rakerda|url=https://jabar.tribunnews.com/2024/06/27/breaking-news-ono-surono-ditetapkan-maju-di-pilgub-jabar-2024-oleh-pdip?page=all|location=Jawa Barat|work=Tribunnews|access-date=2024-08-27}}</ref> Ono Surono has even communicated with several parties to ensure his candidacy. [[National Awakening Party|PKB]] and [[Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle]] had already agreed to back [[Ono Surono]] as Governor with [[Acep Adang Ruhiat]] as his running mate on 15 August 2024.<ref name="PDIP-PKB" />

However with the new ruling issued by the [[Constitutional Court of Indonesia]], PKB decided to leave the coalition agreement with PDI-P and field their own candidates with Acep running as governor. In reaction to this, on the night of the same day PDI-P announced that they will nominate [[Anies Baswedan]] as [[Governor of West Java]] with Ono running as Vice Governor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.metrotvnews.com/read/bJECaxZe-maju-di-pilgub-jabar-pdip-sebut-anies-otw-bandung|title=Maju di Pilgub Jabar, PDIP Sebut Anies OTW Bandung|work=Metro TV}}</ref> However, Anies through his spokesperson said he declined to run.<ref>Matius Alfons Hutajulu, 29 August 2024. [https://www.detik.com/jabar/pilkada/d-7515657/anies-batal-maju-di-pilgub-jabar-2024 Anies Batal Maju di Pilgub Jabar 2024] ''Detik News''</ref>

At the last registration time, PDI-P nominated [[Jeje Wiradinata]] and [[Ronal Surapradja]] as the gubernatorial and deputy gubernatorial candidates from PDI-P. Jeje and Ronal did not come directly to the KPU but only attended online via Zoom. Registration was represented by Ono Surono as the Chairperson of the PDI-P West Java DPD, and a Member of the [[West Java Regional House of Representatives]] from PDI-P, Abdy Yuhana.<ref>Sugeng, 29 August 2024 [https://mediaindonesia.com/jabar/berita/696890/pdi-perjuangan-daftarkan-jeje-wiradinata-ronald-surapraja-ke-kpu-jawa-barat PDI Perjuangan Daftarkan Jeje Wiradinata-Ronald Surapraja ke KPU Jawa Barat] ''Media Indonesia''</ref> During the candidate registration, Ono Surono blamed his failure to nominate Anies because of alleged intervention from outside forces.<ref>Anindyadevi Aurellia, 30 August 2024[https://www.detik.com/sumbagsel/berita/d-7516020/ono-tuding-kegagalan-pdip-usung-anies-di-jabar-ulah-mulyono-dan-geng Ono Tuding Kegagalan PDIP Usung Anies di Jabar Ulah 'Mulyono dan Geng] ''Detik.com''</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mawardi |first=Isal |title=Respons Istana soal PDIP Jabar Tuding 'Mulyono' Bikin Anies Tak Diusung |url=https://news.detik.com/pilkada/d-7516297/respons-istana-soal-pdip-jabar-tuding-mulyono-bikin-anies-tak-diusung |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=detiknews |language=id-ID}}</ref> 

{{Quote|text=Since yesterday we have offered Mr. Anies until it was narrowed down this afternoon. Why did it fail? We are facing a very big challenge, sides that do not agree that Mr. Anies is supported by PDI-P. (Who sir?) Yes, Mulyono and the gang. Yes, just write Mulyono. We know that Mr. Anies is a native from Kuningan, West Java and has a good track record building Jakarta. So, I'm sure (he) can build West Java. But that larger force made Mr. Anies not to be nominated by PDI-P.|author=Ono Surono}}

[[Anies Baswedan]] however explained his decision to not run saying that there is no popular aspiration present in the people of [[West Java]] unlike in [[Jakarta]] and thanked PDI-P for the offer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=detikNews |first=Tim |title=Ini Alasan Anies Baswedan Tak Jadi Maju di Pilgub Jabar 2024 |url=https://www.detik.com/jabar/pilkada/d-7515958/ini-alasan-anies-baswedan-tak-jadi-maju-di-pilgub-jabar-2024 |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=detikjabar |language=id-ID}}</ref> PDI-P secretary general [[Hasto Kristiyanto]] also echoed Ono's statement, saying there is no dissent within the party ranks. He also revealed that Jeje Wiradinata is initially to be paired with Ono Surono while the current pair is proposed as a backup. Hasto however tasked Ono Surono to take part in the leadership of the [[West Java Regional House of Representatives]] as well as being the campaign manager for Jeje-Ronal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Redaksi |first=Tim |title=Terkuak! Tokoh PDIP Ini Bongkar Alasan Anies Gak Maju Pilgub Jabar |url=https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20240901063804-4-568120/terkuak-tokoh-pdip-ini-bongkar-alasan-anies-gak-maju-pilgub-jabar |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=CNBC Indonesia |language=id}}</ref> 
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;"
|-
|colspan=2|<big><big><big><big><big>'''3'''</big></big></big></big></big>
|-
!colspan=2|<big>Candidate from PKS and Nasdem</big>
|-
! style="width:3em; font-size:135%; background:#{{HexShade|{{party colour|Prosperous Justice Party (2020)}}}}; width:200px;"| [[Ahmad Syaikhu|{{color|white|Ahmad Syaikhu}}]]
! style="width:3em; font-size:135%; background:#{{HexShade|{{party colour|Prosperous Justice Party (2020)}}}}; width:200px;"| [[Ilham Habibie|{{color|white|Ilham Habibie}}]]
|- style="color:#000; font-size:100%; background:#{{HexShade|{{party colour|Prosperous Justice Party (2020)}}|0.8}};"
| style="width:3em; width:200px;"|'''''for Governor'''''
| style="width:3em; width:200px;"|'''''for Vice Governor'''''
|-
| [[File:KPU Ahmad Syaikhu.jpg|200x200px|centre]]
| [[File:Ilham Akbar Habibie Ketua WANTIKNAS.jpg|200x200px|centre]]
|- <!--Jabatan terakhir di pemerintahan-->
| President of [[Prosperous Justice Party]] (2020–present)<br />2018 vice gubernatorial nominee
| Son of 3rd [[President of Indonesia]] [[B. J. Habibie]]
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor="#{{HexShade|{{party colour|Prosperous Justice Party (2020)}}|0.8}}"|'''Parties'''
|-
| colspan=2 |{{center block|{{composition bar|33|120|{{party colour|Prosperous Justice Party (2020)}}|width=250|per=1}}}} [[Prosperous Justice Party|PKS]] (19 seats)<br>[[Nasdem Party|Nasdem]] (8 seats)<br>[[United Development Party|PPP]] (6 seats)
|}
For some time, the [[NasDem Party]] has supported [[Ilham Habibie]], son of 3rd [[President of Indonesia]] [[B. J. Habibie]], to enter the election.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20240607110339-4-544685/profil-ilham-habibie-direkomendasikan-nasdem-tarung-di-pilgub-jabar|title=Profil Ilham Habibie, Direkomendasikan NasDem Tarung di Pilgub Jabar|work=CNBC Indonesia}}</ref> NasDem then approached [[Coalition of Change for Unity|fellow coalition member]] [[Prosperous Justice Party]] to form a coalition in this election.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.detik.com/foto-news/d-7444882/kunjungi-dpp-pks-nasdem-bawa-ilham-habibie-untuk-jabar-1|title=Kunjungi DPP PKS, Nasdem Bawa Ilham Habibie Untuk Jabar 1|work=Detik News}}</ref> Both parties had agreed to form a coalition by naming the President of [[Prosperous Justice Party]] [[Ahmad Syaikhu]] as Governor and Ilham his running mate.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1908690/pks-dan-nasdem-usung-duet-ahmad-syaikhu-ilham-habibie-di-pilgub-jabar|title=PKS dan Nasdem Usung Duet Ahmad Syaikhu-Ilham Habibie di Pilgub Jabar|work=Tempo}}</ref>

The pair was declared on 29 August 2024 after the pair make a pilgrimage trip to the tomb of President [[B. J. Habibie]] in [[Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Rumondang|last=Naibaho|date=28 August 2024|url=https://news.detik.com/pilkada/d-7512411/ahmad-syaikhu-ilham-ziarah-ke-makam-bj-habibie-di-tmp-kalibata|title=Ahmad Syaikhu-Ilham Ziarah ke Makam BJ Habibie di TMP Kalibata|work=Detik News}}</ref> On the occasion, the [[United Development Party]] declared their support for the pair.<ref name="PPP">{{cite news|first=Roni|last=Kurniawan|date=29 August 2024|url=https://www.medcom.id/nasional/daerah/yNLBqQgk-ppp-gabung-pks-nasdem-dukung-ahmad-syaikhu-ilham-habibie-di-pilgub-jabar|title=PPP Gabung PKS-NasDem Dukung Ahmad Syaikhu-Ilham Habibie di Pilgub Jabar|work=Medcom.ID}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;"
|-
|colspan=2|<big><big><big><big><big>'''4'''</big></big></big></big></big>
|-
!colspan=2|<big>Candidate from Gerindra and Golkar</big>
|-
! style="width:3em; font-size:135%; background:#{{HexShade|{{party colour|Gerindra Party}}}}; width:200px;"| [[Dedi Mulyadi|{{color|white|Dedi Mulyadi}}]]
! style="width:3em; font-size:135%; background:#{{HexShade|{{party colour|Gerindra Party}}}}; width:200px;"| [[Erwan Setiawan|{{color|white|Erwan Setiawan}}]]
|- style="color:#000; font-size:100%; background:#{{HexShade|{{party colour|Gerindra Party}}|0.8}};"
| style="width:3em; width:200px;"|'''''for Governor'''''
| style="width:3em; width:200px;"|'''''for Vice Governor'''''
|-
| [[File:Dedi Mulyadi, Gerindra candidate for West Java VII in 2024.jpg|200x200px|centre]]
| [[File:Erwan Setiawan.jpg|200x200px|centre]]
|- <!--Jabatan terakhir di pemerintahan-->
| Member of the [[House of Representatives (Indonesia)|House of Representatives]] (2019–2023)<br />2018 vice gubernatorial nominee
| Vice Regent of [[Sumedang Regency|Sumedang]]<br />(2018–2023)
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor="#{{HexShade|{{party colour|Gerindra Party}}|0.8}}"|'''Parties'''
|-
| colspan=2 |{{center block|{{composition bar|55|120|{{party colour|Gerindra Party}}|width=250|per=1}}}} [[Gerindra Party|Gerindra]] (20 seats)<br>[[Golkar Party|Golkar]] (19 seats)<br>[[Democratic Party (Indonesia)|Demokrat]] (8 seats)<br>[[National Mandate Party|PAN]] (7 seats)<br>[[Indonesian Solidarity Party|PSI]] (1 seat)
|}
Initially, many media speculation has said that [[Ridwan Kamil]] will run for reelection and he has a high approval rating even reaching 50% in the polls.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1890994/pilgub-jawa-barat-2024-elektabilitas-ridwan-kamil-506-persen-versi-smrc|title=Pilgub Jawa Barat 2024: Elektabilitas Ridwan Kamil 50,6 Persen Versi SMRC|website=Tempo.com}}</ref> However, the [[Advanced Indonesia Coalition]] spearheaded by [[Gerindra Party]] recommended [[Ridwan Kamil]] to run for [[Governor of Jakarta]].<ref name="rkgerindra">{{Cite web|first=Anggi|last=Muliawati|date=2024-06-04|title=Dasco: Gerindra Beri Rekomendasi Ridwan Kamil Maju Pilkada Jakarta|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-7373095/dasco-gerindra-beri-rekomendasi-ridwan-kamil-maju-pilkada-jakarta|location=Jakarta|work=[[Detik.com]]|language=id|access-date=2024-08-18}}</ref> This recommendation gave [[Golkar]], the party in which Ridwan Kamil is from, a dilemma on Ridwan's candidacy in either province.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Anggie|last=Meidyana|date=2024-07-11|title=Golkar Galau Usung Ridwan Kamil di Pilgub Jabar atau Jakarta|url=https://www.metrotvnews.com/play/NLMC2BxA-golkar-galau-usung-ridwan-kamil-di-pilgub-jabar-atau-jakarta|location=Jakarta|work=[[Metro TV]]|language=id|access-date=2024-08-18}}</ref>

Golkar used the polls to justify Ridwan Kamil's candidacy in either [[Jakarta]] or [[West Java]]. Previously, Golkar gave him a mandate to run in either province.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Bima|last=Bagaskara|editor-first=|editor-last=|date=2024-11-23|title=Blak-blakan Ridwan Kamil Ditugaskan Maju di Pilgub DKI dan Jabar|url=https://www.detik.com/jabar/berita/d-7052383/blak-blakan-ridwan-kamil-ditugaskan-maju-di-pilgub-dki-dan-jabar|location=Bandung|website=detik.com|language=id|access-date=2024-08-19}}</ref> In Jakarta however, Golkar named [[Jusuf Hamka]] as Governor of Jakarta.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Theressia Sunday|last=Silalahi|editor-first=|editor-last=|date=2024-07-18|title=Golkar Instruksikan Jusuf Hamka Jadi Bakal Cagub dan Cawagub Jakarta|url=https://www.beritasatu.com/bersatu-kawal-pilkada/2829648/golkar-instruksikan-jusuf-hamka-jadi-bakal-cagub-dan-cawagub-jakarta|work=Berita Satu|access-date=2024-08-19}}</ref> Jusuf's candidacy opened up a potential candidacy by [[Kaesang Pangarep]], younger son of President [[Joko Widodo]] and Chairman of [[Indonesian Solidarity Party]], as Jusuf's running mate in order to create the pairing of "Ka'bah", a [[portmanteau]] between Kaesang's name and Jusuf's popular nickname, Babah Alun.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-07-13|title=Kelakar Jusuf Hamka Soal Dipasangkan dengan Kaesang: "Tagline"-nya Jadi Kabah, Kaesang-Babah|url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2024/07/13/14025271/kelakar-jusuf-hamka-soal-dipasangkan-dengan-kaesang-tagline-nya-jadi-kabah?page=all|location=Jakarta|work=Kompas|access-date=2024-08-19}}</ref> On 8 August 2024, Ridwan was given the mandate to run in Jakarta, while Jusuf runs in West Java.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Aries|last=Setiawan|editor-first=|editor-last=|date=2024-08-08|title=Ridwan Kamil di Jakarta, Jusuf Hamka Ditugaskan Golkar Maju Pilkada Jawa Barat|url=https://www.liputan6.com/pemilu/read/5667951/ridwan-kamil-di-jakarta-jusuf-hamka-ditugaskan-golkar-maju-pilkada-jawa-barat|location=Jakarta|website=liputan6.com|language=id|access-date=2024-08-19}}</ref> Ridwan's [[2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election|candidacy in Jakarta]] ended all speculation on his reelection bid in West Java. Later, Jusuf abruptly resigned from Golkar after [[Airlangga Hartarto]] announced that he will step down as Chairman of Golkar, ending his candidacy.<ref>{{Cite web|first=|last=|editor-first=|editor-last=|date=2024-08-11|title=Jusuf Hamka Mundur dari Golkar dan Pilkada 2024|url=https://kumparan.com/kumparannews/jusuf-hamka-mundur-dari-golkar-dan-pilkada-2024-23J77rTD3eE|location=|work=Kumparan|access-date=2024-08-19}}</ref>

On the other side, [[Gerindra Party]] named [[Dedi Mulyadi]], an ex-Golkar politician now a member of Gerindra, to be named as candidate for Governor.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Tatang|last=Guritno|editor-first=Fitria Chusna|editor-last=Farisa|date=2024-05-04|title=Gerindra Lirik Dedi Mulyadi untuk Maju Pilkada Jabar 2024|url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2024/05/04/20323971/gerindra-lirik-dedi-mulyadi-untuk-maju-pilkada-jabar-2024|location=Jawa Barat|work=Kompas|access-date=2024-08-19}}</ref> In the polls, Dedi Mulyadi ranks second behind Ridwan Kamil.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Nicholas Ryan|last=Aditya|editor-first=Ardito|editor-last=Ramadhan|date=2024-07-18|title=Elektabilitas Ridwan Kamil dan Dedi Mulyadi Teratas, PDI-P Buka Komunikasi dengan Golkar dan Gerindra|url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2024/07/18/06343921/elektabilitas-ridwan-kamil-dan-dedi-mulyadi-teratas-pdi-p-buka-komunikasi|website=kompas.com|access-date=2024-08-19}}</ref> Gerindra justified the polls to push Ridwan's candidacy in Jakarta and Dedi's candidacy in West Java. Finally, after Ridwan Kamil was nominated by [[Advanced Indonesia Coalition|Advanced Indonesia Coalition Plus]] became a candidate for governor of Jakarta. Dedi Mulyadi was nominated by the Advanced Indonesia Coalition Plus to be a candidate for governor of West Java,<ref>{{Cite web|first=Nicholas Ryan|last=Aditya|editor-first=Bagus|editor-last=Santosa|date=2024-08-02|title=Golkar: Dedi Mulyadi Maju di Jabar, OTW Jakarta Ridwan Kamil Jadi Benar|url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2024/08/02/23350231/golkar-dedi-mulyadi-maju-di-jabar-otw-jakarta-ridwan-kamil-jadi-benar|location=Jawa Barat|website=kompas.com|language=id|access-date=2024-08-19}}</ref> awaiting Golkar to name a running mate for Dedi. 

On August 25, 2024, Dedi Mulyadi and Golkar announced the candidate for deputy governor to accompany Dedi Mulyadi. Golkar appointed the former Deputy Regent of [[Sumedang Regency|Sumedang]] who is also the son of [[Persib Bandung]] Manager [[Umuh Muchtar]], namely [[Erwan Setiawan]], as a candidate for Vice Governor with Dedi Mulyadi.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Irwan|last=Nugraha|editor-first=|editor-last=|date=2024-08-24|title=Golkar Pastikan Putra Bos Persib Erwan Setiawan Dampingi Dedi Mulyadi di Pilkada Jabar|url=https://bandung.kompas.com/read/2024/08/24/122258378/golkar-pastikan-putra-bos-persib-erwan-setiawan-dampingi-dedi-mulyadi-di|website=Kompas.com|access-date=2024-08-27}}</ref>

=== Potential ===
The following are individuals who have either been publicly mentioned as a potential candidate, or considered as such by press:
* [[Ridwan Kamil]] ([[Golkar]]), incumbent governor.<ref name="iprc"/><ref name="magnet"/>
* [[Uu Ruzhanul Ulum]] ([[United Development Party|PPP]]), incumbent vice governor.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bagaskara |first1=Bima |title=Blak-blakan Uu Ruzhanul Ulum Masih Ingin Maju di Pilgub Jabar |url=https://www.detik.com/jabar/berita/d-7307922/blak-blakan-uu-ruzhanul-ulum-masih-ingin-maju-di-pilgub-jabar |access-date=17 May 2024 |work=detikjabar |date=24 April 2024 |language=id-ID}}</ref>
* [[Bima Arya Sugiarto]] ([[National Mandate Party|PAN]]), former mayor of [[Bogor]].<ref name="magnet"/>
* [[Desy Ratnasari]] (PAN), member of [[House of Representatives (Indonesia)|House of Representatives]] representing West Java IV district ([[Sukabumi (city)|Sukabumi]] and [[Sukabumi Regency]]).<ref name="cnni">{{cite news |title=Daftar Kandidat Cagub Jawa Barat Terbaru: Desy Ratnasari, Dedi Mulyadi |url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20240419140929-617-1088111/daftar-kandidat-cagub-jawa-barat-terbaru-desy-ratnasari-dedi-mulyadi |access-date=17 May 2024 |work=CNN Indonesia |date=19 April 2024 |language=id-ID}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Alamsyah |first1=Syahdan |title=Desy Ratnasari dan Deretan Politisi yang Lolos ke Senayan dari Jabar IV |url=https://www.detik.com/jabar/berita/d-7250312/desy-ratnasari-dan-deretan-politisi-yang-lolos-ke-senayan-dari-jabar-iv |access-date=17 May 2024 |work=detikjabar |date=19 March 2024 |language=id-ID}}</ref>
* [[Dedi Mulyadi]] ([[Gerindra Party|Gerindra]]), former regent of [[Purwakarta Regency|Purwakarta]].<ref name="cnni"/>
* [[Cellica Nurrachadiana]] ([[Democratic Party (Indonesia)|Demokrat]]), former regent of [[Karawang Regency|Karawang]].<ref name="cnni"/><ref>{{cite news |last1=Alfons |first1=Matius |title=Andi Arief: PD Tak Buang Cellica, Dia Disiapkan Jadi Cagub atau Cawagub |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-6213576/andi-arief-pd-tak-buang-cellica-dia-disiapkan-jadi-cagub-atau-cawagub |access-date=17 May 2024 |work=detiknews |date=3 August 2022 |language=id-ID}}</ref>
* {{ill|Syaiful Huda|id}} ([[National Awakening Party|PKB]]), member of the [[House of Representatives (Indonesia)|House of Representatives]] representing West Java VII district ([[Bekasi Regency]], [[Karawang Regency|Karawang]] and [[Purwakarta Regency|Purwakarta]]) and deputy secretary-general of PKB.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sufa |first1=Ira Guslina |last2=Rosman |first2=Ade |title=PKB Jagokan Syaiful Huda jadi Cagub Jawa Barat Hadapi Ridwan Kamil - Nasional Katadata.co.id |url=https://katadata.co.id/berita/nasional/6647259a201c0/pkb-jagokan-syaiful-huda-jadi-cagub-jawa-barat-hadapi-ridwan-kamil |work=Katadata |date=17 May 2024 |language=id}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Wisesa |first1=Yosafat Diva Bayu |title=Dapil Jabar VII: Dedi, Syaikhu, Syaiful Huda, hingga Verrel Lolos |url=https://www.idntimes.com/news/indonesia/yosafat-diva-bagus/dapil-jabar-vii-dedi-syaikhu-syaiful-huda-hingga-verrel-lolos |access-date=17 May 2024 |work=IDN Times |date=20 March 2024 |language=id}}</ref>
* Ilham Akbar Habibie ([[NasDem Party|NasDem]]), son of 3rd President of Indonesia [[B. J. Habibie]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Indonesia |first=C. N. N. |title=Ilham Habibie Ungkap Alasan Mau Maju Pilgub Jabar 2024 Bersama NasDem |url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20240607010153-617-1106911/ilham-habibie-ungkap-alasan-mau-maju-pilgub-jabar-2024-bersama-nasdem |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=nasional |language=id-ID}}</ref>
* Ono Surono ([[Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle|PDI-P]]), member of [[House of Representatives (Indonesia)|House of Representatives]] representing West Java VIII district ([[Cirebon]], [[Cirebon Regency]] and [[Indramayu]]).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Aulia |first=Dea Duta |title=Rakerda PDIP Jabar Sepakat Usung Ono Surono Maju Jadi Cagub 2024 |url=https://www.detik.com/jabar/berita/d-7411682/rakerda-pdip-jabar-sepakat-usung-ono-surono-maju-jadi-cagub-2024 |access-date=16 July 2024 |work=detikjabar |date=27 June 2024 |language=id-ID}}</ref>

== Political map ==
Following the [[2024 Indonesian general election]], ten political parties are represented in the West Java Regional House of Representatives:<ref name="iprc"/>
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| [[Indonesian Solidarity Party]] (PSI)
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