Setyo Sukarno

Setyo Sukarno
Regent of Wonogiri
Incumbent
Assumed office
20 February 2025
Preceded byJoko Sutopo
Vice Regent of Wonogiri
In office
26 February 2021 – 20 February 2025
RegentJoko Sutopo
Preceded byEdy Santosa
Succeeded byImron Rizkyarno
Personal details
Born (1966-08-06) 6 August 1966
Wonogiri, Central Java, Indonesia
PartyPDI-P
Alma materDiponegoro University

Setyo Sukarno (born 6 August 1966) is an Indonesian politician of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle who has served as the regent of Wonogiri since February 2025. He had previously served as Wonogiri's vice-regent from 2021 to 2025 and was a member of the regional legislature from 1999 to 2021, including as its speaker from 2014–2021.

Early life

Setyo Sukarno was born on 6 August 1966 in Baturetno, in Wonogiri Regency. His father was a civil servant and a member of a political party, though according to Sukarno, his father's candidacy was not a serious effort.[1] After completing elementary and middle school in Wonogiri, he studied at a high school in Surakarta, graduating in 1985 before enrolling for a diploma in mechanical engineering at Diponegoro University. He received his diploma in 1990.[2] During his time in Surakarta, Sukarno had taken part in a campaign for the Indonesian Democratic Party.[3]

Career

After completing his studies, Sukarno worked as a teacher at a private technical school (Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan) in his home village of Baturetno. He worked there between 1992 and 1999, largely teaching mechanical engineering-related topics and associated practical courses. In 1998, Sukarno decided to enter politics and joined the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), initially joining the party's local branch in Baturetno village. By the following year, he had been promoted to the party's head in Baturetno district.[4]

In 1999, Sukarno was elected to Wonogiri's Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). He was subsequently reelected in 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019. Following his reelections in 2014 and 2019, he was elected as DPRD speaker.[2] During this period, he was part of PDI-P's party structure in Wonogiri as its secretary.[5]

Sukarno was selected as the running mate for the reelection run for Wonogiri's regent Joko Sutopo in the 2020 local election, after the previous candidate resigned due to health problems.[6] Sutopo and Sukarno won the election with 484,262 votes (83.3%) and were sworn in on 26 February 2021.[7][8]

As regent

For the 2024 regency election, Sukarno ran as a regent candidate with the endorsement of PDI-P, Gerindra, Nasdem, and PAN.[9] His running mate was 28-year-old Gerindra municipal legislator Imron Rizkyarno.[10] Sukarno and Rizkyarno proceeded to win the election after securing 308,045 votes (55%),[11] and they were sworn in on 20 February 2025.[12]

In 2026, he voiced his opposition to an ongoing proposal in the central government to switch regency elections from direct voting to indirect voting by the DPRD.[13]

Personal life

Sukarno is married to Sri Rahayuningsih, and the couple has two children.[2] On 27 January 2026, he received a Kanjeng Raden Tumenggung nobility title from the Mangkunegaran.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Profil Setyo Sukarno, Eks Guru SMK Yang Kini Jadi Bupati Wonogiri". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 18 February 2025. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
  2. ^ a b c "DAFTAR RIWAYAT HIDUP BAKAL CALON WAKIL BUPATI WONOGIRI DALAM PEMILIHAN TAHUN 2020" (PDF) (in Indonesian). General Elections Commission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Calon Bupati Wonogiri, Setyo Sukarno Mengaku Sewaktu Muda Tak Terbesit Terjun ke Dunia Politik". gesuri.id (in Indonesian). 12 September 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  4. ^ Fikria, Syahaamah (20 February 2025). "Sosok Bupati Wonogiri Setyo Sukarno, dari Pak Guru di SMK Swasta hingga Moncer di Panggung Politik". Radar Solo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2026.
  5. ^ "KONFLIK PARPOL WONOGIRI : Kecewa, Kader PDIP Serahkan KTA". Solo Pos (in Indonesian). 25 November 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  6. ^ Arianto, Aris (25 August 2020). "Balon Wabup yang Diusung PDIP di Pilkada Wonogiri Diganti, Ada Apa?". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  7. ^ Arianto, Aris (15 December 2020). "Rekapitulasi KPU: Bupati Petahana Wonogiri Menang Telak". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  8. ^ "BUPATI DAN WAKIL BUPATI WONOGIRI TERPILIH PILKADA TAHUN 2020 RESMI DILANTIK" (in Indonesian). General Elections Commission. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  9. ^ Yogi, Khalid (31 August 2024). "Dua Pasangan Mendaftar Pilkada Wonogiri. Segini Kekuatan Suara Partai Pengusulnya". Suara Merdeka (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  10. ^ "Berusia 28 Tahun, Imron Rizkyarno Jadi Cawabup Koalisi PDIP-Gerindra Wonogiri". Solo Pos (in Indonesian). 16 July 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  11. ^ "Tidak Ada Sengketa, Pasangan Setia Menangi Pilkada Wonogiri 2024". Fokus Wonogiri (in Indonesian). 13 December 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  12. ^ "PRESIDEN PRABOWO LANTIK SECARA SERENTAK KEPALA DAERAH SELURUH INDONESIA" (in Indonesian). Wonogiri Regency Government. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  13. ^ "Bupati Wonogiri Setyo Sukarno Tak Sepakat Pilkada oleh DPRD, Ini Alasannya". Solo Pos (in Indonesian). 20 January 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  14. ^ Yogi, Khalid (28 January 2026). "Bupati Wonogiri Bergelar Kanjeng Raden Tumenggung dari Mangkunegara X". Suara Merdeka (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 February 2026.
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