Key Facts
• Shizuoka’s Ito mayoral election held today due to previous mayor’s dismissal.
• A record-high 9 candidates are running in this election.
• As of 5 PM, voter turnout reached 54.22%, 10.61 points higher than May’s election.
• Polls close at 8 PM, with results expected around 11 PM tonight.
Summary
The mayoral election in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, was prompted by the dismissal of the previous mayor. With nine candidates, this election marks the highest number of participants in the city’s history. By 5 PM, voter turnout, including early voting, reached 54.22%, surpassing the previous election in May by 10.61 percentage points. Polls will close at 8 PM, and preliminary results are anticipated by 11 PM.
