Peran Trantib Dalam Pengamanan Pemilihan Kepala Daerah (Pilkada) 2024 di Kecamatan Gatak, Kabupaten Sukoharjo

Abstrak

Regional Head Elections (Pilkada) are an important pillar in the democratic system in Indonesia that demands the implementation of safe, orderly, and integrity-based elections. One of the key actors that plays a role in maintaining regional conduciveness in the implementation of Pilkada is the Security and Order Section (Trantib) at the sub-district level. This article discusses in depth the strategic role of Trantib in Gatak District, Sukoharjo Regency in securing the 2024 Pilkada. The research was conducted using a juridical-empirical approach and descriptive qualitative methods, with primary data obtained through interviews with Trantib officers, the Election Supervisory Committee, and other security officers, as well as secondary data from regulations and scientific literature. The results of the study show that Trantib in Gatak District has an important role in several aspects, namely: supervision and control of campaign equipment, security of campaign activities and voting day, early detection of potential conflicts, and socialization of regulations to the public. However, in its implementation, Trantib still faces structural obstacles such as limited personnel, minimal operational support facilities, and less than optimal cross-agency coordination. To overcome these obstacles, it is necessary to increase human resource capacity, adequate budget support, and strengthen synergy with related stakeholders. This article provides a theoretical contribution to the study of administrative law as well as a practical contribution to local governments and stakeholders in formulating more effective election security strategies. The findings in this article show the importance of strengthening Trantib institutions as the spearhead of securing democratic, peaceful, and orderly Pilkada.