Post-Conflict Aceh; Partai Aceh Versus Partai Nanggroe Aceh at the 2017 Election

Post-conflict Aceh, GAM has transformed from a defense movement to political movement. This transformation caused contestation in internal GAM. versus regional election contest started since 2006, 2012, and 2017, but 2017 period is the peak of fragmentation Aceh. split into two local parties namely Partai Aceh (PA) Nanggroe (PNA). article examined strategy basis localparties inthe (Pilkada). also revealed how these establish an affiliation with National Party contest.This study used qualitative research methods data collection techniques using in-depth interview techniques. The results showed that mass base at grassroots as well militant (ex-combatants), while had civilian besides having (former combatants). carried out by each party was take religious leaders symbolic capital gain votes elections. Furthermore, uniqueness partiesis they did not release ethnic ethnonationalism symbols its identity