LDP Saga Prefectural Federation declines single endorsement for governor election

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Saga Prefectural Federation has decided not to endorse a single candidate for the upcoming Saga gubernatorial election scheduled for December. Instead, the party will provide support to both the incumbent, Yoshimasa Yamaguchi, and the newcomer, Yukari Yoshida.

During a general meeting held on September 20, the federation addressed requests for endorsement from both candidates. While Yoshida attended recent preparatory meetings, Governor Yamaguchi was absent due to official duties, leading to internal disagreements regarding the endorsement process. LDP Saga Chairman Yasushi Furukawa noted that while there is appreciation for the incumbent's achievements, there were also severe criticisms regarding the handling of the endorsement process.

The election is set to be officially announced on December 3, with voting and counting taking place on December 20.