2023 Shizuoka mayoral election
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The 2023 Shizuoka Mayoral Election was held on April 9th, 2023, to elect the new mayor of Shizuoka. It was held as part of the 2023 Japanese unified local elections. The election saw newcomer candidate Takashi Namba, emerging victorious.[1] Despite three major candidates running, Namba secured 57.99% of the vote.
Support for Namaba came from across the political aisle. Being supported by the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, Komeito, Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and the Democratic Party for the People. Despite this widespread party support, he would face steep competition from another independent candidate by the name of Makoto Yamada, and Japanese Communist Party member Chika Suzuki.
Results[edit]
By ward[2][edit]
| Ward | Takashi Namba Independent |
Makoto Yamada Independent |
Chika Suzuki JCP | |||
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| # | % | # | % | # | % | |
| Suruga Ward | 42,327 | 57.38% | 23,627 | 32.03% | 7,806 | 10.58% |
| Aoi Ward | 48,240 | 50.02% | 37,069 | 38.44% | 11,135 | 11.55% |
| Shimizu Ward | 58,550 | 67.35% | 20,133 | 23.16% | 8,256 | 9.50% |
References[edit]
- ^ 日本放送協会. "【随時更新】静岡市長選挙 投開票日・最新情報 | NHK". NHK静岡放送局 (in Japanese).
- ^ 静岡市長選 統一地方選挙2023 | NHK選挙WEB
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