@thesis{thesis, author={HARIANTO WARAS}, title ={The Meaning of the 2024 Election for First-Time Voters in Rejo Slamet Village, Mojowarno District, Jombang Regency (Case Study of Sociatri Students of Darul Ulum University, Jombang)}, year={2024}, url={http://repository.undar.ac.id/id/eprint/1048/}, abstract={ABSTRACT WARAS HARIANTO. The Meaning of the 2024 Election for First-Time Voters in Rejo Slamet Village, Mojowarno District, Jombang Regency (Case Study of Sociatri Students of Darul Ulum University, Jombang). The 2024 election is an important moment in Indonesian democracy, especially for first-time voters who are participating in the general election process for the first time. In this context, first-time voters are individuals who have just entered legal voting age, usually aged 17-21 years. Their participation in the election is crucial because they represent a new generation that will determine the future direction of the nation. The aim of this research is expected to provide a valuable contribution to the development of better political education strategies and more effective campaigns for novice voters, not only in Rejo Slamet Village, but also in other areas with similar characteristics. Through this research, it is hoped that a clearer picture can be obtained regarding the challenges and opportunities faced by novice voters in understanding and participating in the 2024 elections. This research uses qualitative research methods, where data is obtained using interviews, observations and documents. Determining informants using purposive techniques and data analysis using the analysis model proposed by Miles and Haberman. The research results show that novice voters in Rejoslamet Village are interested in participating in elections because of their awareness of democratic rights and responsibilities, hope for change and improvement, desire to fight for the interests of the people, rejection of negative practices in elections, and the need for adequate political education. Beginner voters' understanding of the importance of elections has a good understanding of the importance of elections in a democratic system, including the concept of elections, the objectives of holding elections, and hopes for the 2024 elections. Factors that influence novice voters' decisions in choosing candidates include political education, public awareness about the rights and responsibilities as citizens, as well as honesty and fairness in the electoral process. Keywords: Beginner Voters, Meaning; Election} }