[2] According to electoral regulations, in order to qualify for the election, candidates are required to secure support from a political party or a coalition of parties controlling 10 seats in the Jember Regional House of Representatives (DPRD).

[3][4] Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support in form of photocopies of identity cards, which in Jember's case corresponds to 142,458 copies.

One candidate, Jaddin Wadajs (grandson of former Nahdlatul Ulama leader Ahmad Shiddiq [id]) registered less than 30 minutes before the deadline, and submitted the required proofs of support.

His candidacy is pending General Elections Commission (KPU) verification.

[5] The following are individuals who have either been publicly mentioned as a potential candidate by a political party in the DPRD, publicly declared their candidacy with press coverage, or considered as a potential candidate by media outlets: Following the 2024 Indonesian legislative election, eight political parties are represented in the Jember DPRD:[3]