2026 LPI Survey Finds 70.2% Believe Jokowi Enhanced PSI's Image

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Electoral Institution (LPI) released the results of a national survey entitled "The Influence of Jokowi's Figure on the Image of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in the Public's Perspective". The survey was conducted online on June 10-17, 2026 in 32 provinces involving 1,922 respondents and found that the figure of Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has a significant influence on the image and level of public trust in PSI.

LPI's Director of Political Research and Policy, Fernando Emas, said the findings reflected the reality of Indonesian politics which still rests on the strength of figures. According to him, there was a shift in perception from Jokowi's figure to PSI, especially after news emerged that Jokowi would become the Chairman of the party's Board of Trustees.

"From the findings of the LPI survey, there was an image transfer between Jokowi and PSI figures. As many as 70.2 percent of respondents assessed that PSI's closeness to Jokowi could increase the party's positive image. In detail, 37.7 percent answered that they could increase, 26.4 percent could increase enough, and 6.1 percent could increase very much. Meanwhile, 15.5 percent assessed that they could not increase, 10.5 percent could not increase, and 3.8 percent did not answer," said Fernando when presenting the survey results in Jakarta, Friday, June 19.

The survey also showed that 77.8 percent of respondents assessed Jokowi to have an influence on public support for PSI. As many as 35.8 percent of respondents said they were influential, 30.9 percent were quite influential, and 11.1 percent were very influential. Meanwhile, 16.9 percent answered less influential, 3.5 percent were not influential, and 1.8 percent did not answer or did not know.

According to Fernando, Jokowi's positive image also formed the public's perception of PSI, including in terms of closeness to the people and the leadership style that has always been attached to the former president.

The survey results showed that 64.9 percent of respondents assessed PSI as a party that is as popular as Jokowi. As many as 30.5 percent stated that they were quite popular, 25.5 percent were popular, and 8.9 percent were very popular. Meanwhile, 21.4 percent assessed that they were less popular, 11.7 percent were not popular, and 2 percent did not answer or did not know.

In terms of leadership, as many as 62.8 percent of respondents assessed that PSI reflected Jokowi's leadership style. The details, 32.3 percent answered that it was quite reflective, 24.6 percent was reflective, and 5.9 percent was very reflective. On the other hand, 12.1 percent assessed that it was less reflective, 17.9 percent was not reflective, and 7.3 percent did not answer or did not know.

"These figures confirm that in the public eye, PSI and Jokowi have practically become one political identity package. This is not a coincidence, but the result of the party's consistent political communication strategy since Jokowi's supporters joined PSI until Kaesang Pangarep was elected as chairman of the general election," said Fernando.

Apart from Jokowi's factor, the survey also found that Kaesang Pangarep's figure also formed a positive perception of PSI. As many as 69.7 percent of respondents assessed that Kaesang's leadership could strengthen the image of PSI as a party close to Jokowi. Meanwhile, 68.2 percent of respondents admitted that their interest in PSI was also influenced by Kaesang's figure.

Interestingly, the main reason respondents like Kaesang is not solely because of his status as Jokowi's son, but because he is considered to represent the younger generation. Fernando assessed that Kaesang was able to expand public awareness of PSI while bringing a spirit of renewal in politics.

The survey showed that 72 percent of respondents considered Kaesang to represent the younger generation. In addition, 65 percent of respondents stated that Kaesang's presence made PSI more known to the public, while 61 percent assessed that he brought a spirit of renewal in politics.

"This finding shows that Kaesang has his own political appeal, regardless of his father's shadow. However, the factors of Jokowi and Kaesang ultimately strengthen each other in shaping the image of PSI as a young party associated with Jokowi's political representation," explained Fernando.

LPI also found that 64.2 percent of respondents assessed Jokowi's support was still strong enough to influence people's consideration in choosing political parties. As many as 11.2 percent stated that they would definitely consider the party supported by Jokowi, 26.7 percent would definitely consider, and 26.3 percent would definitely consider. On the other hand, 19.1 percent stated that they were not sure and 13.2 percent were not sure to consider the party supported by Jokowi. As many as 3 percent of respondents did not provide an answer.

However, this positive image is not completely proportional to the level of electability. In the party's election simulation if the election is held today, PSI only receives support of 1.9 percent. This figure is below PPP which received 2.8 percent and slightly above the Perindo Party which received 1 percent. This achievement is also below the parliamentary threshold of 4 percent.

The survey recorded five parties with the highest electability currently are Gerindra with 21.9 percent, PDIP 19 percent, Golkar 8.1 percent, PKB 7.9 percent, and PKS 4.7 percent.

"This finding is a challenge for PSI. Loyalty to Jokowi is still strong, but it is not enough to encourage a significant shift in political choices to PSI. The image capital from the figure of Jokowi needs to be converted into concrete work programs and political substance that is felt directly by the community. If not, the popularity inherent in the name Jokowi risks only becoming an image without ending in votes in the ballot box," concluded Fernando.

This survey uses the multistage random sampling method with stratified quota sampling techniques based on region, gender, age group, and education level to ensure the sample is close to the characteristics of the population. The survey population includes all Indonesian citizens aged 17 years and above or who have the right to vote, both in urban and rural areas. The number of respondents is 1,922 people with a margin of error of ± 2.54 percent at a 95 percent confidence level.