[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 7 seats (20 percent of all seats) in the West Papua House of Representatives (DPRPB).

[5] Former Governor Dominggus Mandacan of NasDem was the only candidate to contest the West Papua governorship in this election.

Although the KPU extended the registration deadline from 29 August to 4 September, no other individuals entered the gubernatorial race.

[6] Wahidin Puarada [id], a former regent of Fakfak, announced his intention to constest the election but ultimately did not run.

[9][6] Following the 2024 Indonesian legislative election, ten political parties are represented in the DPRPB:[10]