<![CDATA[Electoral integrity is a fundamental element in democratic governance because it plays a role in building government legitimacy, strengthening accountability, increasing transparency, and encouraging public political participation. This study aims to analyze the relationship between electoral integrity and democratic governance in Indonesia through a normative-juridical approach by examining various laws and regulations, legal doctrines, and relevant scientific literature. The analysis focuses on Law Number 7 of 2017 concerning General Elections and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights as the main legal frameworks governing the implementation of elections and the protection of citizens' political rights. The results show that electoral integrity contributes significantly to strengthening democratic governance through the implementation of free, fair, transparent, and accountable elections, thereby increasing public trust in democratic institutions. However, various challenges, such as digital disinformation, cybersecurity threats, political polarization, the practice of money politics, and election result disputes, continue to affect the effectiveness of election administration. Therefore, strengthening the legal framework, institutional capacity of election organizers, independent oversight, and public political literacy are strategic steps to maintain the legitimacy, quality, and resilience of democracy in Indonesia.]]>
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