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Atsumi Harasawa Wins Yokohama Mayoral Election, Boosting Turnout

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 2:24 AM UTC · How we work

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Atsumi Harasawa won the Yokohama mayoral election, defeating six rivals including former mayor Takeharu Yamanaka.
Voter turnout rose to 45.56%, about four points higher than the 41.64% in the previous election.
Harasawa was endorsed by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Japan Innovation Party, Democratic Party for the People and Komeito.
She pledged to prioritize citizens’ views, rebuild administration, improve disaster preparedness and strengthen city finances.

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Atsumi Harasawa won the Yokohama mayoral election, defeating six rivals including former mayor Takeharu Yamanaka.
Voter turnout rose to 45.56%, about four points higher than the 41.64% in the previous election.
Harasawa was endorsed by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Japan Innovation Party, Democratic Party for the People and Komeito.
She pledged to prioritize citizens’ views, rebuild administration, improve disaster preparedness and strengthen city finances.