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Greg Fealy asks whether surprisingly good results for Indonesia's Islamic parties reflect their ideological appeal or strong grassroots campaigns.

References to vote buying abound in discussions of politics in Southeast Asia. But is the term a useful one or does it confuse the distribution of gifts with the purchase of votes?

Despite a smallish turnout, democracy is alive and well in a South Jakarta suburb known for the city's largest cemetery, reports Elisabeth Kramer.

In the morning hours before the Indonesian legislative election, Ward Berenschot goes on the hunt for parties buying votes.

Leading analyst Marcus Mietzner takes a close look at the recent elections, all with the benefit of hindsight

Edward Aspinall gives one possible explanation as to the failure of the 'Jokowi Effect'

Did parties overestimate the effect presidential candidates would have in Indonesia's legislative election?

Oligarchy 1, Jokowi, 0. Wimar Witoelar on the Indonesian legislative elections results.

Jacqui Baker takes a look at how the major parties went in today's legislative elections.

Could Indonesian politics be on the cusp of a progressive turn?

Tonight represents a disappointing result for Megawati's party, writes Tom Power.

We cast our eyes over the best and worst campaign posters from the 2014 legislative elections.