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Jokowi to stand again, tightening cycle to lose steam

Joko Widodo (also known as Jokowi) confirmed earlier this week that he will be seeking a second term as president, setting the stage for a repeat of the 2014 election, which saw him narrowly edge past Prabowo Subianto, who leads Indonesia’s main opposition party.

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