# Kusatsu local elections in Shiga Prefecture

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kusatsu-local-elections-in-shiga-prefecture
> Updated: 2026-10-10T21:41:38.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Local elections in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, have been announced for October 18. The electoral cycle includes a Shiga Prefectural Assembly by-election to fill two vacant seats in the Kusatsu City constituency, with three former Kusatsu City Council members running for the positions.

Simultaneously, a mayoral election is being held following the resignation of former mayor Wataru Hashikawa. Four candidates have entered the race for the mayoralty. To facilitate the process, five early voting locations have been established across the city.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Kusatsu mayoral election announced with four new candidates

The Kusatsu mayoral election in Shiga Prefecture has been announced, with four new candidates set to compete in the October 18 vote following the previous mayor's resignation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kusatsu-mayoral-election-announced-with-four-new-candidates

### 2026-10-08: Kusatsu City announces Shiga Prefectural Assembly by-election

Three former Kusatsu City Council members have entered the race for two vacant seats in the Shiga Prefectural Assembly by-election, with voting set for October 18.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kusatsu-city-announces-shiga-prefectural-assembly-by-election

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Cite as: Kusatsu local elections in Shiga Prefecture. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kusatsu-local-elections-in-shiga-prefecture