Voting for the Tokyo German election will take place on July 7, and the votes will be counted on the same day. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Election Commission, the number of people who finished voting early by the 5th is 1.20 times higher than the same period last time, four years ago. We have compiled the list of candidates and appeals on the last day of the 17-day election campaign, in which a record 56 people ran for office, and issues such as evaluating the Governor’s management Koike on the city. governments over two eight-year terms and measures to combat the reduced birth rate in question Ta.
17 election day campaign in Tokyo
The number of candidates in the German election in Tokyo is a record number of 56, which is much more than the previous election of 22 four years ago. In the election campaign, ◇ In addition to evaluating Governor Koike’s city government management over two eight-year terms, ◇ With Tokyo’s birth rate falling below 1 at 0.99 last year, measures should be taken in the future to go tackle the decline in the birth rate and child rearing. built, ◇ Tokyo city government… Issues such as the redevelopment of the Meiji Jingu Gaien Gardens, which had been approved and had received some opposition, were points of contention.
It was the last 6th day of the 17 day election campaign. It’s street appeal.
Yuriko Koike (current)
Incumbent Yuriko Koike gave a speech on the streets of Ginza with supporting mayors.
Mr. Koike
“I want to make Tokyo a place where it is easy to raise children, easy to learn, and easy to get an education. Tokyo is the treasure of its people. I want to manage Greater Tokyo and the human resources that support it development. Thank you for your cooperation.”
Mr. Shinji Ishimaru (new/new)
Shinji Ishimaru, former mayor of Akitakada City, Hiroshima Prefecture, gave a speech in downtown Shibuya, where young people gather.
Mr. Ishimaru
“The most important thing is to make the government of Tokyo visible and understandable. Politics and administration become confrontational, so it is dangerous if we do not take our eyes off them. When they are scarce, politics of vested interests and random projects begin. Please use your power to move Tokyo and move Japan.”
Mr. Kuniaki Shimizu (various/new schools)
TV personality Kuniaki Shimizu stood in front of Shinbashi station and appealed for support.
Mr. Shimizu
“I want you to feel that your vote is directly connected to the vote that saves your life, and to work as the governor of Tokyo. I want to do what I was doing on the scale of Tokyo and help many people.” So. use your vote wisely.”
Mr. Toshio Tamogami (unused/new)
Toshio Tamogami, former Chief of Air Staff of the Air Self-Defense Force, gave a speech in front of Ikebukuro Station to supporters.
Mr. Tamogami
“I’ve been in the Self Defense Forces for 40 years, so I have the know-how and knowledge to create disaster response preparedness. I think I can do it better than other candidates, so please send me to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. I am determined to settle Japan from Tokyo.
Mr. Renho (unused/new)
Mr. Renho, a former member of the House of Councillors, gave a speech in front of Kokubunji station together with Dieta members from his political party.
Mr Renho
“We want to achieve the dreams of people living in Tokyo. We will fully support young people who have no choice but to give up on marriage, children, or other life choices due to financial reasons. There is no government Tokyo for the sake of the governor.
List of 56 candidates (in order of submission)
Vote for the city governor election on July 7
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Election Commission, 1,654,402 voters had completed their early voting by the 5th. This is 1.20 times the same period last time, which is increasing faster than last time. In addition, they represent approximately 14% of the total electorate.
On the other hand, by-elections for Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members will also be held in the south, which includes Koto Ward, Shinagawa Ward, Nakano Ward, Kita Ward, Itabashi Ward, Adachi Ward, Hachioji City, Fuchu City, Tama City, and Inagi City Yes it takes place in a total of nine constituencies in Tama.
There are several constituencies where the ruling parties and the opposition in national politics are against each other, and the results are expected to influence the strategy of each party for the upcoming House of Representatives election.
Voting for the Tokyo caucus election and by-election for Tokyo City Assembly members will begin at 7 am on July 7, close at 8 pm, and will be counted the same day.
On the night of July 7, the latest vote count for the Tokyo general election and the Tokyo City Council by-election is available online.
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