The power of incumbent political capital of Suharsono-Halim in the 2020 Bantul Regional Head Election

The regional head election in Bantul 2020 is an interesting political contestation event. This because the previous incumbent regent and deputy participated this contest, which broke up joint venture. struggle for power interestingly won by regent, Abdul Halim Muslih. victory certainly raises a big question as to why Suharsono, who actually easily defeated. In fact, under leadership of has always made various achievements both locally, nationally internationally. Departing from problem, it necessary examine how strength modalities between two was so that end Muslih won. research conducted qualitative approach using descriptive method. materials were collected library research. author collects data through literature studies, journals, media, news, KPU documents, or other supports paper. researchers argue Muslih’s Regional Head Election cannot be separated social, cultural, modalities. advantage modality able gain votes Election. Although must admitted Suharsono’s economic better than