Analisis Kebijakan Penanganan Pemilih Terdampak Relokasi di Pulau Rempang Kota Batam pada Pemilu Tahun 2024

Abstract

In the midst of the stages of the 2024 general election, the media has reported about the Rempang Eco-city development project. Its impact is the acquisilion of 7572 hectares of people's land. The relocation of voters from Rempang Island directly affects the DPT (List of Definite Voters) designated by the Balam KPU (General Election Committee). However, the natives of Rempang Island cannot be moved through the process of DPTb since there is no regulation for it, or to the TPS (Polling Station) due to the relocation. The objective of this research is to find out the policy and the obstacles faced by KPU of Batam in handling voters who have been relocated to Rempang Island, Batam, in the 2024 general election. The analysis on this policy uses David Easton 's theory, while the analysis of the obstacles is explained generally, based on data and research results. The research uses a descriptive qualitative method There are eight informants, consisting of a key informant, main informant, and additional informants. The data are collected by conducting observation, in-depth interviews in semi-structured form, and documentation. The collected data are analyzed using data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The technique of data validation is done using source triangulation technique. The result of the research shOlvs that the input is about the demand for fixed TPS according to the input from the people and the feedback on the people's good participation in using their voting rights. The policy on handling voters relocated to Rempang Island in the 2024 general election is responsive and adaptive to the people's needs. The policy is not only effective but also adaptable to feedback and changes in the external environment. The obstacles include regulatory, security, and administrative challenges.