Key Facts
• Takaoka mayoral election announced on June 22, 2025, with three candidates.
• Candidates: Jiro Demachi (60), Yuki Kakuta (42), and Kazuyo Nakagawa (57).
• Kakuta, the incumbent, is backed by the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and Rengo Toyama.
• Demachi and Nakagawa are former Takaoka city council members and first-time candidates.
• Election focuses on evaluating Kakuta’s four-year term and addressing key issues.
• Key issues: recovery from Noto Peninsula earthquake, population decline, and economic growth.
• Voting and results scheduled for June 29, 2025.
• Demachi emphasizes tax reform and improving citizens’ lives.
• Kakuta advocates for continuity and progress in Takaoka’s development.
• Nakagawa prioritizes economic growth and local employment through focused policies.
Summary
The Takaoka mayoral election, announced on June 22, 2025, features three candidates: incumbent Yuki Kakuta (42), supported by major political parties, and first-time candidates Jiro Demachi (60) and Kazuyo Nakagawa (57), both former city council members. The election centers on evaluating Kakuta’s administration and addressing critical issues like earthquake recovery, population decline, and economic growth. Each candidate presents distinct visions: Demachi focuses on tax reform, Kakuta emphasizes continuity, and Nakagawa prioritizes economic development. The election results will be revealed on June 29, 2025.
