[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 11 seats in the Tangerang Regional House of Representatives (DPRD).

[3] Candidates may alternatively demonstrate support in form of photocopies of identity cards, which in Tangerang's case corresponds to 153 thousand copies.

One such candidate, Zulkarnain, registered with the General Elections Commission (KPU) and submitted the required proofs of support.

[4] The previous regent, Ahmed Zaki Iskandar, had served two full terms and was therefore ineligible to run in the regency election.

[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, nine political parties are represented in the Tangerang Regency DPRD:[8]