Key Facts
• June 29, 2025: Miki mayoral election held in Hyogo Prefecture.
• Kazuhiko Nakata (52), independent incumbent, wins third term with 21,670 votes.
• Takashi Tachibana (57), NHK Party leader, garners 4,693 votes.
• Voter turnout: 44.41%, down from 47.70% in the previous election.
• Eligible voters: 60,485.
• Nakata emphasized sustainable governance, debt reduction, and public facility reorganization.
• Supported by Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and Rengo Hyogo.
• Tachibana criticized Nakata’s support for Governor Saito, but failed to gain traction.
• Nakata’s campaign highlighted collaboration with the prefecture on major projects like the shooting range.
• Nakata expressed gratitude and commitment to community development after his victory.
Summary
Kazuhiko Nakata, the incumbent mayor of Miki City in Hyogo Prefecture, secured his third term in the June 29, 2025, election. Running as an independent with endorsements from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and Rengo Hyogo, Nakata defeated Takashi Tachibana, leader of the NHK Party, by a significant margin. Nakata received 21,670 votes compared to Tachibana’s 4,693, with voter turnout at 44.41%. Nakata’s campaign focused on sustainable governance, debt reduction, and collaboration with the prefecture on large-scale projects. Despite Tachibana’s criticism of Nakata’s support for Governor Saito, his campaign failed to resonate with voters. Following his victory, Nakata expressed gratitude and a desire to work with various stakeholders to advance community development.
