It was initially thought easy races for candidates endorsed by KIM Plus, a coalition of political parties supporting Prabowo-Gibran administration, which should include former president Jokowi (whose son Gibran is now vice president). Their candidates were expected to win most regional elections, including areas like Jakarta, Central Java, and Bali—-two of the last being stronghold of PDIP (the only party outside the KIM Plus).To subscribe please click here