This study captures how the Village Law (UU) Number 6 of 2014 has radically changed political behavior

at the village level. The political dynamics occurred by involving a number of former DPRD members,
former KPU members, and local businessmen in the succession arena for the Village Head Election
(Pilkades), in which conditions were almost never encountered in previous times. This study analyzes
how changes occur because they are triggered by the struggle for resources due to the allocation of
village funds (DD). This study uses qualitative research methods through literature reviews of books,
research journals, document analysis, news in the mass media including the Youtube channel, to
interviews with actors who contested the village head election. The results of this study show how
changes in political behavior at the village level only occur after the Village Law is enacted. The
conclusion of this study clearly illustrates how Village Law (UU) number 6 of 2014 which was issued by
the government on January 15, 2014 has shifted the political behavior of rural communities, which has
led to tense political battles. The massive circulation of money politics at the village level never occurred
before the Village Law was enacted. This research shows how the Village Law entices political actors and
local businessmen to participate in the contest to seize the power of the village head. Economic motives
then encourage them to take part in the contest.