<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the legal politics behind the bribery case in the inter-term replacement of Indonesian House of Representatives members, focusing on the designation of Hasto Kristiyanto as a suspect in the Harun Masiku case. The research method used is normative legal research with statutory and case approaches. The case reflects weak oversight mechanisms in the PAW process, creating opportunities for political and legal abuse. The dominance of political parties in selecting replacement candidates fosters transactional practices such as bribery and gratification. Legal loopholes in the Election Law allow political parties to bypass the majority vote principle. The involvement of an Election Commission official highlights low institutional integrity and vulnerability to political interference. As a result, public trust in the democratic process and rule of law has deteriorated. In conclusion, the PAW system must undergo comprehensive reform by strengthening the independent authority of the Election Commission and closing legal loopholes exploited by political elites.]]>
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