MPR schedules vice presidential vote to replace Gibran on Dec. 2

MPR has set a plenary session to choose and confirm a vice president to replace Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026, at the MPR/DPR Building in Senayan, Jakarta. The decision was taken at a joint MPR meeting on Friday, Nov. 13. MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani said a letter requesting two names of vice presidential candidates was sent to President Prabowo Subianto the same day. MPR also formed a verification team made up of 5 percent of the total membership to review candidate documents and requirements, as well as a 36-member ad hoc team to prepare the decree for the elected vice president's appointment. MPR said that although the rules allow up to 60 days from the time Gibran's resignation letter is received, or until Jan. 10, 2027, the process is being accelerated so the vice presidential seat can be filled soon.