KYOTO, Feb 05 (News On Japan) –
In the Kyoto mayoral election, characterised by a fierce competitors amongst 5 newcomers, former House of Councillors member Koichi Matsui has emerged victorious in his first try.
Matsui, an impartial candidate endorsed by the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, the Constitutional Democratic Party, and the Democratic Party for the People, expressed his gratitude for the difficult electoral battle. “It was a tough campaign. I am deeply grateful for the victory, but I also feel the heavy responsibility it entails,” Matsui mentioned.
This victory marks Matsui’s preliminary foray into the mayoral place of Kyoto, secured with the backing of main political events. His closest rival, Kazuhito Fukuyama, additionally put up a powerful battle however fell quick by a margin of 16,000 votes.
Fukuyama, supported by the Japanese Communist Party, mirrored on the shut race, suggesting, “Given how close we came, this can also be seen as a victory for the citizens.”
The voter turnout was 41.67%, a slight enhance of 0.96 proportion factors from the earlier election, indicating a heightened curiosity on this yr’s mayoral race amongst Kyoto residents.
Source: TBS