Local elections in Fukushima, Niigata and Naha: following the policy promises
Based on Kyodo's October 25 evening projections; certified vote totals and turnout are not included.
IllustrationKyodo projected wins for the incumbents in three local elections on October 25. Reconstruction, employment and family support are policies to follow in their next terms.
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Based on Kyodo's October 25 evening projections; certified vote totals and turnout are not included.
What the reports say
Kyodo projected a fourth term for Fukushima Governor Masao Uchibori, a third for Niigata Mayor Yaichi Nakahara and reelection for Naha Mayor Satoru Chinen. Their supporting coalitions differed; national party divisions alone do not explain these local races.
Following the policies
Uchibori campaigned on reconstruction after the earthquake and nuclear accident and population decline; Nakahara on city-center development, business investment and jobs; Chinen on relocating Naha's military port to Urasoe and expanding family support. These are campaign commitments, not completed achievements. Budgets, assembly debates and project progress will show what follows.
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