Of the 101 regions that held regional head elections (Pilkada) in 2017, 50 appeals were submitted to the Constitutional Court (MK) from 47 regions. Ten of these regions were from Aceh: Aceh Province, North Aceh Regency, East Aceh Regency, Pidie Regency, Aceh Singkil Regency, Bireuen Regency, West Aceh Regency, Gayo Lues Regency, Nagan Raya Regency, and Langsa City.
Eight regions in Papua that held Pilkada 2017 submitted appeals to the MK: Sarmi Regency, Mappi Regency, Jayapura City, Tolikara Regency, Dogiyai Regency, Puncak Jaya Regency, and Intan Jaya Regency. However, of the total appeals, Papua had the highest number of disputes, with three appeals submitted from Sarmi Regency alone. A total of 11 appeals were submitted from Papua Province.