Key Facts
• Mayor Keishun Koja faced a no-confidence vote over a sexual harassment issue.
• Koja dissolved the city council, triggering an election on November 2.
• 25 candidates are running for 20 seats in the Nanjo City Council.
• Surveys show 21 candidates support a no-confidence motion against Koja.
• Only 4 candidates oppose or are undecided on the no-confidence motion.
• If passed, Koja will lose his position as mayor.
• Koja denies the allegations and plans to run in a potential mayoral election.
• Early voting began on November 3; election day is November 9.
• If Koja is removed, a mayoral election must occur within 50 days.
Summary
Nanjo City Mayor Keishun Koja, accused of sexual harassment, faces a critical no-confidence vote following the city council election. The election, triggered by Koja dissolving the council, has 25 candidates vying for 20 seats. Surveys indicate 21 candidates support the no-confidence motion, making Koja’s removal likely. Despite this, Koja denies the allegations and has expressed intent to run in a subsequent mayoral election if ousted. Early voting began on November 3, with the main election scheduled for November 9. Should Koja lose his position, a mayoral election will be held within 50 days.
