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Two front runners in race to be Jakarta's next governor

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November 12, 2024

Ex-governor, former minister lead polls for post seen as springboard to the presidency

- Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja

Indonesians will go to the polls again on' Nov 27, this time to elect local leaders, including the prominent Jakarta governor position.

With three candidates jostling for the post, two have emerged as front runners.

The fight has been especially keen, as the post is widely seen as a springboard to the presidency, with the winner typically enjoying national media attention and high exposure to top political elites.) Former president Joko Widodo is among notable politicians who have served as governor of Jakarta,, where the current voting population stands at about 8.3 million.

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