Key Facts
• Nobeoka mayoral election announced on July 13 due to previous mayor’s resignation.
• Three candidates, all independents, have declared their candidacy:
– Hisatoshi Miura (42), former Nobeoka city official.
– Tetsuro Goto (69), former prefectural assembly member.
– Yasushi Yoshimoto (67), former Nobeoka city council member.
• Key campaign issues include population decline, disaster prevention, and evaluation of the previous administration.
• Voter count as of July 12: 96,517.
• Early voting begins July 14; election day is July 20, coinciding with the House of Councillors election.
Summary
The Nobeoka mayoral election was announced on July 13 following the resignation of former Mayor Yoji Yomiyama due to health reasons. Three independent candidates have entered the race: Hisatoshi Miura, Tetsuro Goto, and Yasushi Yoshimoto. Each candidate has outlined their vision for addressing key issues such as population decline, disaster prevention, and the legacy of the previous administration. The election will see 96,517 eligible voters, with early voting starting on July 14 and the main election scheduled for July 20. This election marks a pivotal moment for Nobeoka as it seeks stability and growth under new leadership.
