The Chiba prefectural governor's election was announced, and a record number of eight people ran for the election, and it became a battle between newcomers for the first time in 12 years.
While the extension of the state of emergency is being considered, it is expected that there will be a debate over measures against the new coronavirus.
The candidates for the Chiba Prefectural Governor's Election were all newcomers in the order of notification,
▽ independent, former mayor of Chiba City, Toshihito Kumagai (43)
▽ various factions, self-employed Teruki Goto (38)
▽ independent, Dr. Kenichiro Kato (71)
▽ Independent, party employee recommended by the Communist Party Rie Kanemitsu (57)
▽ Independent, former prefectural high school principal Shinichiro Minagawa (66)
▽ Independent, former Chiba recommended by the LDP Mr. Masayuki Seki (41), a member of the prefectural assembly
▽ Mr. Masayuki Hiratsuka (39), a social activist in
various groups ▽ Mr. Yusuke Kawai (40), a member of the event company in various groups
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The incumbent Governor Morita will retire only this term, so it has been a battle between newcomers for the first time in 12 years.
This time, the Liberal Democratic Party recommends Mr. Seki, and the Communist Party recommends Mr. Kanemitsu.
Mr. Kumagai is not recommended by political parties and is supported by some members of the Diet of both the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party, as well as local organizations of the four opposition parties.
While the extension of the state of emergency is being considered in Chiba Prefecture and other metropolitan areas, it is expected that there will be a debate in the election campaign over measures against the new coronavirus, recovery of the local economy, and reconstruction of the areas affected by the typhoon and heavy rain. ..
The Chiba Governor's election will be voted on the 21st of this month, along with the Chiba Mayoral election announced next week.