Atsumi Harasawa projected to win Yokohama mayoral election
Voting and projected-win reporting October 18; final vote totals not included.
IllustrationNewcomer and lawyer Atsumi Harasawa was projected to win Yokohama's October 18 mayoral election, Nikkan Sports reported at 20:01. TV Asahi also reported her victory declaration that evening. A media projection is distinct from final election-commission counts.
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Voting and projected-win reporting October 18; final vote totals not included.
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Newcomer and lawyer Atsumi Harasawa was projected to win Yokohama's October 18 mayoral election, Nikkan Sports reported at 20:01. TV Asahi also reported her victory declaration that evening. A media projection is distinct from final election-commission counts.
The election followed former mayor Takeharu Yamanaka's resignation. Seven candidates, the former officeholder and six newcomers, contested his administration's record. Follow city announcements and council explanations for policies, and official election information for final results.
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