As the world¡¯s third-largest democracy prepares to go to the polls Wednesday, three men are jockeying for the role of Indonesia¡¯s president, with the planned relocation of the capital looming large as one of the main campaign issues.
With young people accounting for almost 60% of the electorate, the candidates have needed to factor in their demands and preferences, for example by focusing on grabbing attention with a strong social media presence or adopting a cutesy image.
Here is a look at the three candidates and their prospects in the election:
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