A newcomer wins first election in Akita's Kazuno mayoral election after losing job due to power harassment: Asahi Shimbun

The Akita Prefecture Kazuno mayoral election, which followed the resignation of the former mayor after two votes of no confidence from the city council for power harassment of city employees, was held on the 27th, and former city council member and independent newcomer Shinji Sasamoto (39) was elected for the first time, defeating four other candidates including the former mayor. The voter turnout was 58.41...