This research describes the dynamics of internal faction of Golkar party when the North Maluku Governor election was held in 2007-2008. It can be observed during the process preelection to the post-election. This research uses the qualitative method The data are collected by conducting the documentation, observation, and interview. The result of this research shows, that the factionalisms occurred in the Golkar party in the election of North Maluku governor caused two factors, the pragmatism of supreme members of Golkar partyand the patron-client. The faction characteristic of Golkar party based on the faction fragmentation shows that there are twofactions (bipolar), which are the faction supporting Thaib and the faction supporting Gafur.
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