Fukushima mayoral race may feature Yuki Baba

news.yahoo.co.jp (Japanese)

Fukushima City mayoral election may see Representative Yuki Baba, a two-term legislator, emerge as a candidate. Baba, 32, a member of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, is reportedly being considered by influential figures. He will make a final decision after consultations. The election is scheduled for November 16, with incumbent Mayor Hiroshi Kohata and executive Sho Takahashi also running.


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