Key Facts
• Mie governor election officially announced on August 21, 2025.
• Candidate registration closed at 5 PM on the same day.
• Three candidates confirmed: Katsuyuki Ichimi (62), Masashi Ito (55), and Takeshi Ishikawa (51).
• Ichimi, the incumbent, is running as an independent with endorsements from the Liberal Democratic Party, Constitutional Democratic Party, Democratic Party for the People, and Komeito.
• Ito, a former Yokkaichi city councilor, and Ishikawa, a construction company president, are both independents.
• Ishikawa is supported by the Japanese Communist Party.
• Main campaign focus: evaluation of Ichimi’s first term as governor.
• Voting and ballot counting scheduled for September 7, 2025.
• Ichimi emphasized achievements in childcare support during his campaign speech in Tsu City.
• Ito pledged to oppose large-scale solar power projects in Yokkaichi City.
• Ishikawa proposed developing agriculture and manufacturing through independent trade policies in Tsu City.
Summary
The Mie governor election, set for September 7, 2025, features three candidates: incumbent Katsuyuki Ichimi, former city councilor Masashi Ito, and construction company president Takeshi Ishikawa. Ichimi, running as an independent with broad political endorsements, seeks re-election by highlighting his achievements in childcare support. Ito opposes large-scale solar power projects, while Ishikawa advocates for independent trade policies to boost agriculture and manufacturing. The election’s primary focus is on evaluating Ichimi’s first term. Campaigning officially began on August 21, 2025, following the close of candidate registration.
