The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-Perjuangan) succeeded in becoming the winner in the 2004 and 2009 legislative elections in Batu City. In both elections, PDI-Perjuangan managed to secure victory and maintain its seats in the Batu City Regional Representative Council (DPRD), winning five (5) seats in both elections. This achievement cannot be separated from the loyal voters of PDI-Perjuangan in Batu City, who consistently chose the party in the 2004 and 2009 elections. Despite experiencing a decline in the national vote share during that period, PDI-Perjuangan managed to remain victorious in Batu City. Considering the background above, the researcher is interested in raising the title: "Profile of Loyal Voters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle in the 2004 and 2009 Elections (A Study in Batu City)."
This study was conducted using a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection techniques were carried out through: observation, interviews, and documentation. After verifying the authenticity of the data, the data was analyzed through presentation and analysis, followed by drawing conclusions.
From the data obtained, the results of the study on the profile of PDI-Perjuangan voters can be reviewed as follows: First, in terms of social background, the loyal voters of PDI-Perjuangan work in the informal sector, such as farmers, agricultural laborers, traders, motorcycle taxi drivers, minibus drivers, construction workers, and many others. Second, in terms of organizational background, the loyal voters of PDI-Perjuangan do not have significant organizational backgrounds. They only participate in non-formal organizations and local community groups in their respective villages. Third, in terms of educational background, the majority of loyal voters of PDI-Perjuangan have low levels of education, and some have never attended formal education. Fourth, in terms of social strata, the loyal voters of PDI-Perjuangan belong to the lower-middle class, with low levels of education.
