General Elections Commission

General Elections Commission
Komisi Pemilihan Umum
Emblem of KPU
Symbol for elections held by KPU
Agency overview
FormedFebruary 1, 1999 (1999-02-01)
Preceding agency
JurisdictionIndonesia
HeadquartersJalan Imam Bonjol No. 29,
Jakarta 10310
Agency executives
  • Mochammad Afifuddin, S.Th.I, M.Si., Chairman
  • Bernad Darmawan Sutrisno, M.Si., Secretary-general
Key document
  • Law No. 2/2017
Websitekpu.go.id

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.

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