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The Shock of 5,000 Votes for an Unknown 79-Year-Old Newcomer; the Mayor's Campaign Remained Heavy-Hearted Even After His Victory: Asahi Shimbun

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In the Kesennuma mayoral election held on the 26th in Miyagi Prefecture, incumbent Shigeru Sugawara secured his fifth term. However, there were no cheers from Sugawara's camp even after his victory was confirmed. Initially, it was widely believed that the election would be uncontested, but a candidate who decided to run just before the official announcement received 5,000 votes…

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The Shock of 5,000 Votes for an Unknown 79-Year-Old Newcomer; the Mayor's Campaign Remained Heavy-Hearted Even After His Victory: Asahi Shimbun

In the Kesennuma mayoral election held on the 26th in Miyagi Prefecture, incumbent Shigeru Sugawara secured his fifth term. However, there were no cheers from Sugawara's camp even after his victory was confirmed. Initially, it was widely believed that the election would be uncontested, but a candidate who decided to run just before the official announcement received 5,000 votes…

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Asahi broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, April 27, 2026.
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