2024 South Papua gubernatorial election

2024 South Papua gubernatorial election

27 November 2024 (2024-11-27)
Turnout78.12%
 
Candidate Apolo Safanpo Romanus Mbaraka Darius Gewilom
Party Independent NasDem Gerindra
Alliance KIM Plus
Running mate Paskalis Imadawa Albertus Muyak Yusak Yaluwo
Popular vote 139,580 68,991 49,000
Percentage 51.65% 25.53% 18.13%

Governor before election

Rudy Sufahriadi (acting)
Independent

Elected Governor

Apolo Safanpo
Independent

The 2024 South Papua gubernatorial election was held on 27 November 2024 as part of nationwide local elections to elect the governor of South Papua for a five-year term. It was the first gubernatorial election for the province since its formation in 2022. Apolo Safanpo won the election with 51% of the vote, defeating three other candidates. Former Merauke Regent Romanus Mbaraka of the NasDem Party placed second, receiving 25%.