In the Tokushima mayoral election held on the 7th, former mayor Akiyoshi Endo (68) defeated a new former member of the House of Representatives to secure his second election.
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Voting for the Tokushima mayoral election closed at 8 p.m.
According to NHK's situation coverage and an exit poll of voters who had cast their votes on the 7th, former mayor Endo was far ahead of Mamoru Fukuyama (71), a former member of the House of Representatives and a newcomer recommended by the Democratic Party of Japan. It's dominant.
In addition, a survey of people who had voted early by the 6th showed that Mr. Endo had a large lead, and it is expected that the number of votes will steadily increase in the future, making it certain that Mr. Endo will be elected for the second time. I did.
Mr. Endo is 68 years old.
After working as an announcer for a local commercial broadcaster, he was first elected as mayor of Tokushima eight years ago and served for one term.
During the election campaign, Mr. Endo emphasized his accomplishments and experience as a former mayor, as well as calling for measures to revitalize the city center and improve childcare policies.
As a result, he not only solidified a certain degree of support from the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, but also gained support from a wide range of so-called independents.