Peran KPU Kota Binjai untuk Meningkatkan Partisipasi Politik Pemilih Penyandang Disabilitas pada Pilkada Binjai 2020

Abstract

This research analyzes "The Role of KPU in Binjai City to Increase the Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities in the 2020 Binjai Regional Election" in the implementation of the 2020 Binjai City elections, of course, political participation is absolutely needed from all walks of life, including persons with disabilities. Even though people with disabilities are a minority group, they have the same position as other non-disabled people. The purpose of this research is to find out what roles are played by the Binjai City Election Commission as an election organizer in order to increase the political participation of persons with disabilities. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive research method, then the data collection technique used in this research is through literature studies and documentation relevant to this research and by conducting interviews, then on the technical data analysis used in this research, namely the taxonomic analysis model and the theory used is the theory of role and political participation. Based on the results of the research and discussion showing that the role of the Binjai City KPU has a significant influence, although it cannot be fully said to be successful, the KPU continues to strive to provide the best possible role to increase the political participation of persons with disabilities, which at that time the regional elections for Binjai City were carried out in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic but the level of participation the politics of persons with disabilities has actually increased compared to previous years, this proves that the role given by the KPU in Binjai City can be said to be quite good, based on the reports of voters with disabilities, they have shown satisfactory results, although it cannot be said to be perfect and there are still things that must be addressed. evaluate again.