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Tokyo Election Sees Record Voter Turnout, Koike Triumphs

6/23/2025

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Tokyo's recent metropolitan assembly election on June 22 saw a surge in civic participation, with voter turnout hitting 47.59%. Governor Yuriko Koike's Tomin First no Kai triumphed, claiming 32 seats, while the Liberal Democratic Party faced a historic low with just 22 seats. This election marks a pivotal moment in the city's political landscape.

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Tokyo's recent metropolitan assembly election on June 22 saw a surge in civic participation, with voter turnout hitting 47.59%. Governor Yuriko Koike's Tomin First no Kai triumphed, claiming 32 seats, while the Liberal Democratic Party faced a historic low with just 22 seats. This election marks a pivotal moment in the city's political landscape.