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Kaesang Pangarep Announces Bid for DPR RI Seat in 2029 Elections

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kaesang Pangarep, Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), announced his candidacy for a seat in the DPR RI (House of Representatives) for the Central Java V electoral district in the 2029 elections.
  • Pangarep made the announcement during a regional coordination meeting of the PSI Solo City branch.
  • He urged PSI cadres and legislative candidates to maintain unity and avoid internal conflicts leading up to the 2029 elections.

Kaesang Pangarep, the Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), has declared his intention to run for a seat in the House of Representatives (DPR RI) representing the Central Java V electoral district in the 2029 general elections. Pangarep, who is also the son of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, made this announcement during a regional coordination meeting of the PSI's Solo City branch on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

I was actually going to Solo just for Persis Solo, but it happened to coincide with the PSI Solo City branch's coordination meeting, so I took the chance to announce that I will be a legislative candidate here.

— Kaesang PangarepExplaining his decision to announce his candidacy during the PSI Solo City branch meeting.

Pangarep initially planned to visit Solo to meet with supporters of the Persis Solo football club. However, coinciding with the PSI Solo City branch's coordination meeting, he seized the opportunity to reveal his legislative ambitions. "I was actually going to Solo just for Persis Solo, but it happened to coincide with the PSI Solo City branch's coordination meeting, so I took the chance to announce that I will be a legislative candidate here," Pangarep stated.

Addressing the PSI cadres, Pangarep emphasized the importance of maintaining solidarity and preventing internal conflicts as the party prepares for the 2029 elections. He specifically requested support from those not running for legislative positions to ensure the party's victory. "There can be no conflict, and for the structure, for those who are not running in 2029, I ask for your help, I ask for your support to remain solid to be able to win the election in 2029," he urged.

There can be no conflict, and for the structure, for those who are not running in 2029, I ask for your help, I ask for your support to remain solid to be able to win the election in 2029.

— Kaesang PangarepUrging PSI members to maintain unity and support the party's electoral goals.

Pangarep clarified that his message was not solely from his position as PSI Chairman but also as a prospective legislative candidate for the Central Java V district. He cautioned potential legislative candidates against competing for the same voter base, which could lead to internal friction within the party.

My message just now was not from me as the Chairman of PSI. But my message as a prospective legislative candidate for RI District 5, Central Java.

— Kaesang PangarepClarifying the dual role from which he was addressing the party members.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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