In the Ibaraki prefectural governor's election, which was a battle between the incumbent and the newcomer, the incumbent Kazuhiko Oikawa (57) was sure to win the second election.
The Ibaraki prefectural governor's election is closed by 8:00 pm and ballot counting has begun.
Although no announcement has been made by the Election Commission, Kazuhiko Oikawa, an incumbent recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, and the National Democratic Party, said in an exit poll targeting voters who had voted on the 5th and interviewed the situation in advance by NHK. It is extremely superior to the newcomers recommended by the Communist Party.
Also, in the exit poll conducted for those who voted before the deadline by the 4th, Mr. Oikawa greatly exceeded, and it is expected that the number of votes will increase steadily in the future, so Mr. Oikawa's second election was won. I'm sure.
Mr. Oikawa is 57 years old.
Originally from Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, he was elected for the first time in the prefectural governor's election four years ago after working as an employee of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and an officer of an IT company.
In this election campaign, which was held in the midst of a state of emergency, Mr. Oikawa was involved in securing a vaccination system for the new coronavirus, expanding the inspection system, and attracting companies to revitalize the local economy. I appealed to work on it.
As a result, in addition to the supporters of the ruling and opposition parties, we also received widespread support from nonpartisan groups and ensured the second election.