Eligible voters went to the polls to determine 9 gubernatorial, 224 regent and 36 mayoral races across the country.

The independents along with candidates with support from political parties in the respective local legislatures formally registered their candidacies between 26–28 July.

The documents submitted were verified and the candidates undertook medical check-ups.

The local electoral commissions (KPUD) announced the candidates that will contest the elections on 24 August.

Polling stations opened in the morning on 9 December 2015 and closed in the afternoon.