Key Facts
• Takaoka mayoral election announced on June 22, voting on June 29.
• Candidates: Tsutomu Demachi (60), Kazuyo Nakagawa (57), Yuki Kakuta (42).
• All candidates are members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
• Kakuta, the incumbent, is endorsed by LDP and Komeito.
• Key issues: earthquake recovery, urban revitalization, population decline, and transportation.
• Demachi proposes free liquefaction countermeasures, diaper vouchers, and a public university.
• Nakagawa advocates private-led urban revitalization and new transport services for seniors.
• Kakuta highlights fiscal reform, expanded child medical aid, and disaster preparedness.
• Voter registration: 138,160 (66,468 men, 71,692 women), down 5,208 from 4 years ago.
Summary
The Takaoka mayoral election, set for June 29, features a three-way contest among Liberal Democratic Party members Tsutomu Demachi, Kazuyo Nakagawa, and incumbent Yuki Kakuta. Key issues include earthquake recovery, urban revitalization, and addressing population decline. Demachi focuses on disaster relief and education, Nakagawa emphasizes private-led development and senior transport, while Kakuta highlights fiscal reform and disaster preparedness. Voter registration has decreased by 5,208 since the last election, with 138,160 eligible voters.
