2024 Tokyo gubernatorial election
The 2024 Tokyo gubernatorial election will take place on 7 July 2024 to elect the Governor of Tokyo.
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Background
editIncumbent Governor Yuriko Koike is running for re-election to a third term, receiving the endorsement of the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, Democratic Party For the People, as well as the regional party Tomin First no Kai, which Koike founded.[1]
Koike's main opponent is expected to be lawmaker Renhō, who has received the endorsement of the main left-wing opposition parties; the Constitutional Democratic Party, the Japanese Communist Party and the Social Democratic Party.[2] Shinji Ishimaru, the former Mayor of Akitakata and Toshio Tamogami, the former Chief of Staff of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force are running without the support of any major parties.[3] Free Education For All and Sanseitō instructed its members to vote freely, while Nippon Ishin no Kai and Reiwa Shinsengumi did not field or endorse a candidate.[4]
56 candidates have filed to run in the election, with nearly half of them belonging to Takashi Tachibana's NHK Party,[5] the highest number of registered candidates to date.[6] Media outlets have described the high number of candidates as being a result of the election becoming known as a forum for self-promotion and publicity stunts.[7][8]
Campaign
editThe main issues in the election include declining birth rates,[9][10] environmental laws,[11] redevelopment of the Meiji Jingu Gaien area,[12] and the use of projection mapping on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.[13]
Incumbent Koike utilized her experience to garner support, delivering occasional speeches throughout Tokyo.[14] Renhō focused on street rallies and anti-LDP sentiment, typically making two speeches per day.[15] Shinji Ishimaru, the 41 year old who previously served as the Mayor of Akitakata, has used social media to increase his name recognition. Like Renhō, he has utilized street campaigning, but instead moves from one speech location to another in 30-minute intervals to appeal for support.[16] His campaign recruited about 5,000 volunteers to spread his activities through social media; he also has capitalized on anti-LDP sentiment.[17] Tamogami has appealed to conservatives, making speeches in front of the Defense Ministry building.[17]
The four main candidates have taken part in several forums and debates. A joint press conference hosted by ANN was held between Koike, Renhō, Ishimaru, and Tamogami on 19 June.[18] The four participated in a public debate hosted by Junior Chamber International (JCI) that was held on 24 June.[19]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent[a] | Yuriko Koike (incumbent) | ||||
| Independent[b] | Renhō | ||||
| Independent | Shinji Ishimaru | ||||
| Independent | Toshio Tamogami | ||||
| Japan First | Makoto Sakurai | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Katsuya Fukunaga | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Hiroaki Inubushi | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Takashi Takeuchi | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Shinichi Endou | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Muneyuki Jouraku | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Taizou Ninomiya | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Tomoya Nakae | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Yumeto Funabashi | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Shinichi Yamada | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Hideaki Katou | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Atsushi Kusao | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Daisaku Tsumura | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Midori Yokoyama | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Taichi Maeda | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Shunsuke Minami | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Shirubi Fukuhara | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Yoshitaka Kimura | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Youichi Miwa | ||||
| Anti-NHK | Yoshiharu Matsuo | ||||
| Tsubasa | Atsuhiko Kurokawa | ||||
| Future Party | Mitsuki Kimiya | ||||
| Citizens' Political Association | Satoru Utsumi | ||||
| Association for a Safe Future with Kuniaki Shimizu and Tokyo | Kuniaki Shimizu | ||||
| AI Party | AI Mayor | ||||
| Prevent Medical Kume Kei Victims Association and Soka Gakkai Eradication Party | Mariko Kuwahara | ||||
| Love & Peace Party | Teruki Gotō | ||||
| Association to Increase Voter Turnout and Joker Members of Parliament | Yuusuke Kawai | ||||
| Nuclear Fusion Party | Yasufumi Kuwashima | ||||
| Conqueror Party | Takuji Kagata | ||||
| Party to Impeach Five Supreme Court Judges | Makoto Furuta | ||||
| Neo Shogunate Akinori Party | Akinori Shougunmiman | ||||
| Independent | Shou Nomaguchi | ||||
| Independent | Shigemi Sawa | ||||
| Independent | Yukio Yamato | ||||
| Independent | Hisao Naito | ||||
| Independent | Yoshiro Nakamatsu | ||||
| Independent | Takahiro Anno | ||||
| Independent | Airi Uchino | ||||
| Independent | Yukito Ishimaru | ||||
| Independent | Ayumi Ozeki | ||||
| Independent | Ken Komatsu | ||||
| Independent | Shigeyuki Fukumoto | ||||
| Independent | Hiroshi Kobayashi | ||||
| Independent | Kenichirou Katou | ||||
| Independent | Akane Himasora | ||||
| Independent | Masanori Kougo | ||||
| Independent | Nobuo Ushikubo | ||||
| Independent | Jin Hokari | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
References
edit- ^ "Tokyo Gov. Koike declares intention to run for third term". Nikkei Asia. June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Renho to run for Tokyo governor, seeks 'anti-LDP, non-Koike' stand". The Asahi Shimbun. May 27, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "広島県安芸高田市の石丸伸二市長、東京都知事選に出馬へ". 日本経済新聞 (in Japanese). 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "自民・公明は小池氏を自主支援、立民・共産・社民は蓮舫氏を全面支援…東京都知事選挙で各党対応". 読売新聞オンライン (in Japanese). 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ NEWS, KYODO. "Poster pranks cause chaos in Tokyo gubernatorial election campaign". Kyodo News+. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ "Record number of 56 candidates enter Tokyo's governor race". NHK. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ Takahara, Kanako (2024-06-21). "PR opportunity pushes Tokyo governor candidates to record number". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "NHK Party selling candidate poster space in Tokyo election". The Asahi Shimbun. 2024-06-19.
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- ^ Inoue, Yukana (2024-06-18). "Koike and Renho take aim at Tokyo's declining birth rate". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
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- ^ Inoue, Yukana (2024-06-24). "Koike and Renho adopt contrasting approaches to Tokyo election". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "Tokyo Gov. Race Candidates Take to Streets to Promote Policies". nippon.com. 2024-06-22. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ Shimbun, The Yomiuri. "Strategies emerge amid campaign for Tokyo Governor". Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ a b Shimbun, The Yomiuri (2024-06-24). "Strategies Emerge Amid Campaign for Tokyo Governor; Koike Focuses on Official Duties, Renho on Speeches". japannews.yomiuri.co.jp. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
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