Seeing the state of reform that has taken place to this day, this country is still in the process of achieving the full democracy that it aspires to.
There have been many significant and good developments, such as the democratic elections held directly, as well as the independence of the mass media which is quite free at this time.
Currently, the media has a strategic role in influencing public opinion for the sake of desire.
The success of the general election also cannot be separated from the role of the media in reporting it and circulating in the public sphere.
The problem now is whether social media is successful in carrying out its function as a means of political education for the Indonesian people and what is the role of social media in elections in Indonesia.
Thus, the position of the world of social media in general elections in the public is very strategic and important, namely adding information related to general elections that can influence the behavior of a voter and be elected so that it will have an impact on the political situation in the archipelago.
Over time, the role of the mass media/press has shifted with the presence of social media or social media entering the era of 2000.
The mass media which was previously controlled by some people and can be dictated by the government, has changed completely with social media formats that can be owned and controlled by anyone.
Only, by registering himself on the respective social media platforms.
With the method between users who are connected to each other, many political, economic, social and cultural discussions and others can be discussed in the public space freely without any barriers.