Election of Ipuk Fiestiandani in the 2020 Banyuwangi Regency Election: the Contextuality of Political Patronation And Social Transformation

Ipuk Fiestiandani's victory in the Banyuwangi Regency Election cannot be separated from the figure of her husband, Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas. As regent for two terms and incumbent during the 2020 Banyuwangi Regency Election, Anas' presence was also used as an entry point to continue the transformation that had been initiated by Ipuk to be resumed. The research method used is mix methods.This study found the strong influence of Anas in the nomination and election of Ipuk Fiestiandani in the 2020 Banyuwangi Regency Election. This is evidenced by the strong support from political parties that consider Anas' big name as a vote getter in Banyuwangi Regency and the people's political choices which are determined by the figure of Anas behind Ipuk. And finding relationships based on family closeness is not always bad, through the ability of Ipuk Banyuwangi Regency to be able to maintain achievements and various awards. The conclusions that can be drawn from this research are: First, the existence of Anas has a significant role in the nomination and election of Ipuk. The amount of support from political parties is none other than the figure of Anas. The two choices of the community were also determined by the figure of Anas. Third, this relationship pattern explains that the existence of a big family name in the political stage is not always bad, but must still be accompanied by the ability of a qualified candidate