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on 20 October 2005, making her both the first directly elected and first female regent for
Banyuwangi. Unlike typical regents, however, she was not sworn in at the municipal council building.
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she distributed during the campaigning. Her appointment saw significant protests from the aforementioned groups, with the municipal council initially refusing to swear Ratna into office.
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504:"Pendukung dan Penentang Bupati Terpilih Banyuwangi Bentrok"
860:"Mantan Sekkab Banyuwangi Yakin Gugatan Ke Bupati Menang"
912:"Calon Incumbent Gagal Maju Pemilihan Bupati Banyuwangi"
729:"DPRD Banyuwangi Ultimatum Bupati Ratna 1x24 Jam Mundur"
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