Level of People's Participation in Regional Head Elections (Pilkada) Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Siyasah Perspectives

The direct election of local government leaders has been held since 2005 in Indonesia as a manifestation of regional autonomy. Simultaneous Pilkada which was held on December 9, 2020 brought its history of democracy to the Indonesian people, which were carried out during a pandemic. This paper discusses the factors that affect the level of community participation in the implementation of simultaneous regional elections during the pandemic and the comparison when there was no Corona virus pandemic in fikih siyasa perspectives. By using a qualitative approach, it was found that several factors that influence the level of community participation in the pilkada are: First, the high awareness of the community to choose leaders towards change and progress in their regions that have the potential to change the welfare of citizens; Second, the figure of the candidate pair and the formulation of the work program; Third, socialization through mass media which is carried out massively in every stage of the election; Fourth, technical changes to the implementation of voting which are considered unique; and Fifth, the socialization of the implementation of health protocols that the committee continues to intensify so as to foster trust in the community. Pilkada both before and during the pandemic are in line with the principles of siyasa, which are accountable, transparent and fair.The direct election of local government leaders has been held since 2005 in Indonesia as a manifestation of regional autonomy. Simultaneous Pilkada which was held on December 9, 2020 brought its history of democracy to the Indonesian people, which were carried out during a pandemic. This paper discusses the factors that affect the level of community participation in the implementation of simultaneous regional elections during the pandemic and the comparison when there was no Corona virus pandemic in fikih siyasa perspectives. By using a qualitative approach, it was found that several factors that influence the level of community participation in the pilkada are: First, the high awareness of the community to choose leaders towards change and progress in their regions that have the potential to change the welfare of citizens; Second, the figure of the candidate pair and the formulation of the work program; Third, socialization through mass media which is carried out massively in every stage of the election; Fourth, technical changes to the implementation of voting which are considered unique; and Fifth, the socialization of the implementation of health protocols that the committee continues to intensify so as to foster trust in the community. Pilkada both before and during the pandemic are in line with the principles of siyasa, which are accountable, transparent and fair