Key Facts
• Voting for Kurobe mayoral election held today, started at 7 AM
• Two candidates: incumbent Yoshikazu Takekuma (58) and newcomer Nobuhiro Uesaka (64)
• Both candidates are independents; Takekuma endorsed by LDP Kurobe branch
• Uesaka endorsed by LDP Unazuki branch
• Voting conducted at 18 locations across the city
• Voter turnout at 4 PM was 22.98%, down 7.46 points from four years ago
• Early voting until yesterday saw 9,685 voters, exceeding previous election turnout
Summary
The Kurobe mayoral election is underway with two independent candidates supported by different branches of the Liberal Democratic Party. Voting began at 7 AM across 18 city locations. By 4 PM, voter turnout reached 22.98%, which is 7.46 percentage points lower than the turnout recorded four years ago. Despite the lower turnout on election day, early voting saw increased participation, with 9,685 voters casting ballots before today, surpassing the previous election’s early voting numbers. The election reflects ongoing political engagement in Kurobe, though voter turnout on the day remains a concern compared to past elections.
