Key Facts
• Voting for Niiyodogawa Town mayoral election began on August 10, 2025, at 7:00 AM.
• Two candidates: Nobuhiro Kataoka (57, former town office staff) and incumbent Minoru Komi (61).
• Early voting completed by 1,376 voters (34.95% of 3,937 eligible voters) by August 9.
• As of 11:00 AM, voter turnout was estimated at 18.66%, 12.36 points lower than 2019.
• Voting is held at 25 locations, with most closing at 6:00 PM (17 sites at 5:00 PM).
• Vote counting will start at 8:00 PM at the Niiyodogawa Town Hall.
Summary
The Niiyodogawa Town mayoral election in Kochi Prefecture is underway, with voting starting on August 10, 2025. Two candidates, Nobuhiro Kataoka and incumbent Minoru Komi, are competing after a five-day campaign. Early voting saw 1,376 participants, accounting for 34.95% of eligible voters. By 11:00 AM, the turnout was 18.66%, significantly lower than the 31.02% recorded at the same time in the previous election. Voting is being conducted at 25 locations, with most closing by 6:00 PM. The counting process will commence at 8:00 PM at the town hall.
