Analisis Strategi Fasilitasi Alat Peraga Kampanye (Apk) di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 dalam Pemilukada Serdang Bedagai Tahun 2020

Abstract

This research analyzes and describes the strategies, complexities, and challenges involved in Campaign Props (APK) facilitation for the Serdang Bedagai Regional Head election during Covid-19 pandemics. In this qualitative research, the data coLlected through in-depth interviews and documentation are analyzed using Miles and Huberman interactive model. The research findings indicate that the strategy of Campaign Props facilitation works weLl, despite the fact that the campaign props delivery to Beriman Trendi, the running mate, is delayed. It is found that there is an election dispute during the filing candidacy process which delays the process of campaign props facilitation. This condition is the results of three factors: the running mate team's slow response in submitting the Campaign Props designs and materials on time, the lack of understanding of government procurement policy, and corruption in the grant budget for the election 2020. This study suggests and recommends that KPU pay fully concern to its duty of hosting an election and delegate responsibility for campaign props facilitation to the running pairs. On the other hand, KPU should develop a new strategy to facilitate campaign props for a more successful election in 2024. It is advised that KPU implement a flexible budgeting mechanism to avoid corruption.