What the study found
Yasir Machmud’s victory in the 2024 legislative elections in Bone Regency was shaped by a multi-stage network of human and non-human actors. The study identifies issue mobilization, organizational structuring, digital integration, adaptive coordination, and final consolidation as parts of this process.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that the study helps explain electoral success through Actor-Network Theory, which treats power as something produced by relationships among people, institutions, technology, and local values. They say this is relevant for understanding contemporary local electoral politics in Indonesia’s open proportional representation system.
What the researchers tested
The researchers used a qualitative case study in Bone Regency, South Sulawesi. They collected data through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis, and they analyzed the material using the Actor-Network Theory principle of “following the actants,” with informants chosen purposively for their strategic roles in the campaign network.
What worked and what didn't
The findings indicate that trust-based social relations, cultural values, and digital technologies were interconnected actors in the campaign. Social media, algorithms, and campaign tools were described as active agents influencing political perception and participation, and the victory was linked to the formation and consolidation of this network. The abstract does not describe any elements that did not work.
What to keep in mind
The summary provided here is limited to the abstract, so details of the campaign, evidence, and context are not fully described. The abstract does not state specific limitations of the study.
Key points
- The study links Yasir Machmud’s election victory to a network of human and non-human actors.
- The network process included issue mobilization, organizational structuring, digital integration, adaptive coordination, and final consolidation.
- Trust-based social relations, cultural values, and digital technologies were described as interconnected actors.
- Social media, algorithms, and campaign tools were presented as active agents in shaping political perception and participation.
- The authors say Actor-Network Theory helps explain local electoral politics in Indonesia.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Yasir Machmud’s victory was shaped by a multi-actor election network
- Authors:
- B Mujiburrahman, Muhammad ., Gustiana A. Kambo
- Institutions:
- Hasanuddin University
- Publication date:
- 2026-01-21
- OpenAlex record:
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