The Tottori mayoral election, which was a battle between the incumbent and the newcomer, is sure to be the third election of the incumbent Yoshihiko Fukazawa recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party.
The voting for the Mayor of Tottori election has not yet begun, but in an exit poll conducted by NHK in advance for the situation and for voters who voted on the 27th, Yoshihiko Fukazawa, who is incumbent and recommended by the LDP and Komeito, said. , It is extremely superior, far behind the newcomer Mr. Shigeyuki Tsukada recommended by the Communist Party.
Also, in a survey of people who voted early by the 26th, Mr. Fukasawa was significantly higher, and it is expected that the number of votes will increase steadily in the future, so Mr. Fukasawa's third election is certain. became.
Mr. Fukasawa is 69 years old from Tottori City.
He became an employee of Tottori City in 1978, and after working as a deputy mayor, he was elected for the first time in the mayoral election eight years ago.
In the election campaign, Mr. Fukasawa mentioned measures to revitalize the local economy, which is exhausted by the effects of the new coronavirus, to create an environment where children can be raised with peace of mind, and to withdraw young carers and adults who have not received sufficient support. He appealed for the enhancement of support for people who are socially isolated.
As a result, in addition to the supporters of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party who received the recommendation, the so-called independents who do not have a supportive party also gained widespread support.