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Atsumi Harasawa elected Mayor of Yokohama

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2026-10-16 04:24 UTC → 2026-10-18 21:59 UTC · added removed

Yokohama mayoral election: Atsumi Harasawa leads in polls elected Mayor of Yokohama

Following his The mayoral vacancy in Yokohama, triggered by the resignation of Takeharu Yamanaka, has been resolved with the election of Atsumi Harasawa. Yamanaka resigned in early September due to late August following a third-party investigation that confirmed severe power harassment against city employees, former Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka has announced his intention to run in staff. The report detailed verbal abuse, including the upcoming mayoral election. Yamanaka stated during a press conference that he feels a “responsibility to fulfill use of derogatory terms such as ‘scum’ and ‘useless,’ as well as intimidating physical gestures and threats of ‘seppuku.’ Facing pressure from the policies promised to citizens.” On October 4, City Council and major political factions, Yamanaka submitted his resignation on August 28. In the subsequent election was officially announced, confirming held on October 18, Harasawa, a field of seven candidates. 59-year-old lawyer, defeated Yamanaka is attempting to reclaim his position, facing six newcomers. Among these is attorney Atsumi Harasawa, who has and five other candidates. Harasawa secured support significant backing from several political organizations, including the Liberal Democratic Party, Nippon Ishin no Kai, Komeito, and the Democratic Party for the People, and Komeito. As People. Voter turnout for the October 18 election approaches, polling analysis indicates that Harasawa is leading was recorded at 45.56%, an increase of approximately 4 percentage points from the race. In contrast, Yamanaka is facing previous election. Yamanaka, who attempted to reclaim his position by stating he had a difficult campaign; “responsibility to fulfill the policies promised to citizens,” struggled to overcome the scandal, with approximately 80% of voters stated they are considering citing the power harassment issue when deciding their vote. Former lawmaker Kazuma Nakatani is also struggling to consolidate support. While Harasawa holds a lead, approximately 40% of voters remain undecided. There is ongoing discussion regarding the possibility of a re-election; under the Public Offices Election Act, if no candidate receives at least 25% of the valid votes, as a re-election must be held. This scenario has occurred in previous elections in Shinagawa, Ichikawa, and Sapporo when votes were heavily split among multiple candidates. deciding factor.

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  1. 2026-10-18 21:59 UTC Atsumi Harasawa elected Mayor of Yokohama
  2. 2026-10-16 04:24 UTC Yokohama mayoral election: Harasawa leads in polls
  3. 2026-10-06 08:42 UTC Yokohama mayoral election: Seven candidates enter race
  4. 2026-10-04 03:47 UTC Yokohama mayoral election: Seven candidates enter race
  5. 2026-09-29 03:01 UTC Yokohama Mayor to resign; candidates emerge for election
  6. 2026-09-28 03:54 UTC Yokohama Mayor to resign; candidates emerge for election
  7. 2026-09-12 03:16 UTC Yokohama Mayor to resign; candidates emerge for election
  8. 2026-08-31 10:10 UTC Yokohama Mayor to resign over power harassment findings
  9. 2026-08-28 06:03 UTC Yokohama Mayor to resign over power harassment findings
  10. 2026-08-27 23:13 UTC Yokohama Mayor faces resignation over power harassment
  11. 2026-08-16 22:14 UTC Workplace harassment in Japanese local government
  12. 2026-08-13 04:26 UTC Workplace harassment in Japanese local government

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