<![CDATA[Political participation in a democratic country is an indicator of the implementation of the highest legitimate administration of state power by the people which is manifested by their involvement in democratic parties. The higher the level of political participation indicates that the people follow and understand and are involved in state activities. Conversely, a low level of political participation generally indicates that the people have little appreciation or interest in state issues or activities. The low level of people's political participation is reflected in the attitude of the white group (abstentions) in elections. For this reason, this research is focused on the role of KPU Morotai Island in increasing voter participation in the presidential and vice presidential elections. The results of the study found (1) that the KPU's role was carried out in 2 socializations, namely direct and indirect socialization. Direct socialization is carried out in 10 segments, namely direct socialization through family basis, beginner election basis, youth election basis, women election basis, disability voter base, special needs voter base, marginal voter base, community basis, religious basis, citizen base. While indirect socialization through props and mass media. (2). Community participation in Morotai Island Regency in simultaneous elections increased by 87.6%. (3) on the factors that influence there are supporting and inhibiting factors. Supporting factors see the existence of cooperation between Bawaslu organizers, KPU and Adhocks at the lower level. Then there is support from the local government. While the inhibiting factor is the existence of different interests that cause conflict]]>
