And within hours, if history is any guide, the world will know the outcome of the biggest race of the day: the one for Indonesia’s presidency.
Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, will hold its general election on Wednesday.
Election Day is a national holiday, and on average, about 75 percent of eligible voters have turned out.
In addition to the president, voters are choosing members of Parliament and local representatives.
As one of the world’s biggest exporters of coal, nickel and palm oil, Indonesia has a large role to play in the climate change crisis.
Persons:
Joko Widodo
Locations:
Indonesia, United States, China, Asia, Washington