Key Facts
• Voting for the Ishigaki mayoral election is ongoing on August 17.
• As of 4 PM, estimated voter turnout, including early voting, is 52.68%.
• On-the-day voter turnout is 20.15%, with 38,620 eligible voters.
• Two candidates are running: independent newcomer Yoshiyuki Toita and former mayor Yoshitaka Nakayama, supported by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito.
• Voting will continue until 8 PM in most areas, with results expected late tonight.
Summary
The Ishigaki mayoral election is underway, with an estimated voter turnout of 52.68% as of 4 PM, including early voting. Two candidates are competing: independent newcomer Yoshiyuki Toita and former mayor Yoshitaka Nakayama, backed by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito. The on-the-day voter turnout stands at 20.15%, with 38,620 eligible voters. Voting will close at 8 PM in most areas, and the results are expected to be announced later tonight.
