Key Facts
• Matsudo City Council election held on July 20, 2025.
• 24 council members elected; voter turnout reached 56.12%.
• Total eligible voters: 114,049; turnout increased by 19.47 points from 2021.
• Elected members: 14 incumbents, 1 former member, 9 newcomers.
• Party breakdown: 4 Komeito, 3 Communist, 1 each from LDP, Ishin, and DPFP, 1 minor party, 13 independents.
• Top vote-getter: Goichi Shibata with 7,386 votes.
• Lowest successful candidate: Yoshihiro Takeuchi with 1,314 votes.
• Unsuccessful candidates: 9, with the lowest receiving 208 votes.
Summary
The Matsudo City Council election in Saitama Prefecture concluded on July 20, 2025, with 24 new members elected. Voter turnout was 56.12%, a significant 19.47-point increase from the previous election in 2021. Among the elected members, 14 were incumbents, 1 was a former member, and 9 were newcomers. Party representation included 4 from Komeito, 3 from the Communist Party, and 1 each from the Liberal Democratic Party, Ishin, and the Democratic Party for the People, along with 1 minor party member and 13 independents. Goichi Shibata led the polls with 7,386 votes, while Yoshihiro Takeuchi secured the final seat with 1,314 votes. The election saw a total of 33 candidates vying for 24 seats, with 9 candidates failing to secure a position.
