As Indonesia’s national election nears, Prabowo Subianto is closing in on a goal he has long sought: to become the president of the Republic of Indonesia. He needs to receive more than 50% of the national vote during the 14 February election; otherwise, he will have to compete with the runner-up in a run-off in June. Public surveys conducted throughout January show he is very close to achieving 50%, with the most recent poll placing him in the high 40s and trending towards a single round victory. Whether the election goes to a run-off or not, at this point the most likely outcome is that Prabowo will be Indonesia’s next president. Prabowo’s strategy has revolved around moderating his image and rhetoric, outspending his rivals and – most importantly – tying himself to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and his popular legacy.