In the Gifu mayoral election, which was a battle between the incumbent and three newcomers, the incumbent Masanao Shibahashi was sure to win the second election.
Voting for the Gifu mayoral election was closed at 8 pm.
In an exit poll conducted on NHK's preliminary situation coverage and voters who voted on the 6th, Mr. Masanao Shibahashi, an incumbent who is independent and recommended by the LDP, Constitutional Democratic Party, Komeito, and Democratic Party for the People, is three new candidates. It is extremely superior by far apart.
Also, in a survey of people who voted before the deadline by the 5th, Mr. Shibahashi greatly exceeded, and it is expected that the number of votes will increase steadily in the future, so Mr. Shibahashi's second election is certain. became.
Mr. Shibahashi is 42 years old.
After working as a bank clerk, in the 2009 House of Representatives election, he ran for the Democratic Party of Japan in Gifu 1st district and was elected, and served as a member of the House of Representatives for one term.
Then, in the last Gifu mayoral election four years ago, he defeated the candidates recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party and was elected for the first time.
In the election campaign, he appealed to respond to the new coronavirus, which is rapidly spreading, and to support measures for child-rearing households. Gathered support.