Key Facts
• December 14, 2025: Dazaifu mayoral election held in Fukuoka Prefecture.
• Takahara Kiyoshi, 62, wins first term with 16,501 votes.
• Defeated independent candidates Morita Masashi (5,779 votes) and Fujita Toshiyuki (1,881 votes).
• Voter turnout: 42.97%, slightly higher than 2018’s 42.17%.
• Eligible voters: 58,378.
• Takahara, a former city general affairs director, received support from Liberal Democratic and Komeito parties.
• Campaign focused on aging public facilities and local public transportation issues.
• Morita, 77, ran without party support, advocating for senior and childcare support.
• Fujita, 77, a former university employee, also contested but fell short.
Summary
The Dazaifu mayoral election concluded on December 14, 2025, with Takahara Kiyoshi, 62, securing his first term. Backed by the Liberal Democratic and Komeito parties, Takahara defeated independent candidates Morita Masashi and Fujita Toshiyuki, garnering 16,501 votes. The voter turnout was 42.97%, slightly higher than the previous election in 2018. Takahara, a former city general affairs director, campaigned on addressing aging public facilities and improving local public transportation. Morita, 77, ran as a citizen-focused candidate without party support, emphasizing senior and childcare support, while Fujita, 77, a former university employee, also contested but received limited support. Takahara’s victory highlights his ability to consolidate support through collaboration with national and regional political entities.
