The Political Participation Rate of Starter Voter in Mayor Election 2018 in Cikole District Sukabumi City

Beginner for starter Voters are voters for the first time to follow the stages of the general election, in this case the election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Sukabumi. One indicator of the success of political education is the level of participation or the participation of the voters. As a first-time voter, many factors that influence the direction of choice. This study suggests matters related to the participation of voters in the election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Sukabumi. Political sociology states that political participation can be divided into three dimensions, namely: 1) active participation; 2) passive participation; 3) participation inactive (inactive). This study used a qualitative approach with the method of collecting data through observation, interviews, documentation and triangulation. The final conclusion is that the participation of voters influenced by the propaganda of the election committee, a private first-time voter and the environment. Further research needs to be done further to learn more about other aspects in more depth. While efforts to increase the participation of voters needed family support, improved data and stimulus voters as stimuli for the voters.