ABSTRACT
Three important issues had been examined, namely: (1) voters behave in the implementation of the direct election of regional head general (Pilkada); (2) what was the dominant factor for voters, when they exercised their voting rights; (3) what was the idea of designing a local democracy in the future following the building construction of the unitary state of the Republic of Indonesia. This research used the mixed method with a case approach. Research results showed voter behavior was influenced by at least four things, namely: (1) aspects of voter education level; (2) the economic aspects of voters; (3) voter affiliation to certain social community organizations; and (4) the character of the prospective leader, not on the vision and mission. A direct democratic design was required that places it at the provincial level, while for Pilkada in a regency or city, it is sufficient to elect through the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD).
