Public Trust as a Measure of Democratic Legitimacy: Electoral Governance in Indonesia

Authors

Elvina Nuzu Fazhitya Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel, Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54518/ldi.4.1.2026.1430

Keywords:

Public Trust, Democratic Legitimacy, Electoral Governance, Electoral Accountability, Political Participation, Indonesia

Abstract

Public trust is an important indicator of democratic legitimacy because it influences citizens’ confidence in electoral institutions and democratic processes. This study examines public trust as a measure of democratic legitimacy in Indonesia through a qualitative Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The analysis focuses on Law No. 7 of 2017 on General Elections and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) as the principal legal frameworks governing electoral governance and political participation. Using the PRISMA 2020 framework, relevant literature published between 2020 and 2025 was systematically reviewed. The findings indicate that transparency, accountability, electoral fairness, and political participation strengthen public trust and democratic legitimacy. However, misinformation, political polarization, and electoral disputes continue to challenge public confidence in elections. The study concludes that strengthening electoral governance remains essential for sustaining democratic legitimacy in Indonesia.

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Published

2026-06-25

How to Cite

Fazhitya, E. N. (2026). Public Trust as a Measure of Democratic Legitimacy: Electoral Governance in Indonesia . Law and Democracy Insight, 4(1), 44–66. https://doi.org/10.54518/ldi.4.1.2026.1430