Dream - Mahfud MD has been officially appointed as the prospective vice presidential candidate (Bacawapres) to accompany the prospective presidential candidate (Bacapres) Ganjar Pranowo in the 2024 Presidential Election (Pilpres). The announcement of Mahfud MD as the prospective Vice President 2024 was conveyed by the General Chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Megawati Soekarnoputri.

During the announcement of the Vice Presidential candidate for 2024, Megawati was accompanied by several party leaders such as the Acting Chairman of PPP, M. Mardiono, the Chairman of Perindo, Hary Tanoesoedibjo, and the Chairman of Hanura, Oesman Sapta Odang. Also present at the PDIP Central Office was the Presidential candidate for 2024 from PDI Perjuangan, Ganjar Pranowo.

When announcing the name of Mahfud MD as the Vice Presidential candidate to accompany Ganjar, Megawati repeatedly praised the figure of the man born in Sampang, Madura. It is known that Megawati and Mahfud MD have a close relationship before appointing him as the prospective Vice Presidential candidate for 2024.

Mahfud MD, who currently serves as the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs (Menkopolhukam), is considered to have extensive experience. He also has a career track record as a politician in the trias politika or someone who has held positions in the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches.

Menkopolhukam Mahfud MD said that during his tenure, he focused on his duty to ensure a smooth election process, so he never stated his participation in the 2024 election contest.