<![CDATA[The General Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) is a non-ministerial institution with the authority, duty, and obligation to supervise the implementation of general elections and regional head elections in accordance with Law Number 7 of 2017 concerning General Elections. This study focuses on the efforts of the General Election Supervisory Agency of Probolinggo Regency in addressing black campaigns during the 2024 regional head election, as well as the obstacles faced in handling such campaigns.The purpose of this research is to identify the efforts of Bawaslu Probolinggo Regency in managing black campaigns during the 2024 regional election and to analyze the challenges encountered in the process. The research method used is empirical juridical, with a sociological approach. Primary data sources were obtained through interviews, field observations, and document studies relevant to the research topic. Secondary data sources include laws and regulations, books, journals, and previous research.The findings show that the efforts made by Bawaslu Probolinggo Regency in handling black campaigns during the 2024 regional election included cooperation with relevant parties, such as the establishment of Gakkumdu (Integrated Law Enforcement Center) to supervise criminal violations, collaboration with the General Election Commission (KPU), online media, and the implementation of public outreach on the importance of ethical campaigning and the dangers of black campaigns. However, Bawaslu faces several challenges, such as the widespread use of unofficial or fake accounts for black campaigns, limited human resources, and budget constraints in addressing the violations that occur.]]>
