General Elections Commission

The General Elections Commission (Indonesian: Komisi Pemilihan Umum, abbreviated as KPU) is the body that organises elections in Indonesia. Its responsibilities include deciding which parties can contest elections, organising the voting and announcing the results and seats won in the various branches of the government.

General Elections Commission
Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU)
Emblem of KPU
Symbol for elections held by KPU
Agency overview
Formed1 February 1999 (1999-02-01)
Preceding agency
JurisdictionIndonesia
HeadquartersJalan Imam Bonjol No. 29,
Jakarta 10310
Agency executives
  • Hasyim Asy'ari, Chairman
  • Bernad Sutrisno, Secretary-general
Key document
  • Law No. 2/2017
Websitekpu.go.id
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