The race for Shizuoka’s gubernatorial election is heating up, with candidates from the ruling party and main opposition in a tight competition. Speculation is rife that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may announce a snap election this summer if the Liberal Democratic Party candidate is unsuccessful.
A defeat for the LDP candidate could lead to increased pressure within the party for Kishida to call an early election to prevent further decline in popularity. This comes on the heels of the party’s disappointing results in April’s by-elections.
The election in Shizuoka was triggered by the resignation of outgoing Gov. Heita Kawakatsu in April due to controversial remarks he made to prefectural officials.
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