Perilaku Politik Masyarakat Dalam Pemilihan Calon Kepala Desa Di Desa Matang Kumbang, Kec. Makmur, Kab. Bireuen

Abstract

The Village Head Election is a manifestation of village democracy aimed at selecting a qualified leader. This study aims to analyze community participation and political behavior leading up to the voting process in the Village Head election in Matang Kumbang Village, Makmur Subdistrict, Bireuen Regency. The research questions are: (1) What is the technique of selecting the Village Head in Matang Kumbang Village? and (2) What is the political behavior of the community during the election? This research uses a qualitative method with a field research approach, and the collected data is analyzed using a descriptive-analytic method. Conclusions are drawn through a deductive approach. The results show that the Village Head election in Matang Kumbang Village was conducted by a committee formed by the Village Consultation Body (BPD), consisting of village officials, community organization leaders, and local figures. The election process was optimal, and no violations of the Bireuen Regency regulations, such as money politics, were found. From the perspective of Islamic political law (siyasah), the implementation of the Village Head election in Matang Kumbang is justified and aligns with Islamic teachings. However, there are still aspects that need improvement, such as the criteria for selecting a leader and the unsporting actions of some village head candidates.