Social Media and the 2024 Indonesian Presidential Election: What’s New and What’s Not

003 – 12 January 2024 The authors' views are their own and do not represent the official position of the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies of the S. [...] For candidates and the public alike, the use of digital technology in the elections of 2024 presents new challenges and opportunities. [...] COMMENTARY Social Media and the Indonesian Political Landscape Like the elections of 2014 and 2019, which saw the emergence of social media influencers and, to some extent, the so-called “buzzers”, the impact of social media on the 14 February presidential election will be evident; however, it will have its own merits and challenges. [...] Consequently, the candidates competing for the presidency this year have tailored their campaigns to fit the demands and needs of the youth, especially first-time voters. [...] The candidates also need to comprehend how the younger and the older generations differ in their perceptions of the past.