Higashiōsaka city assembly election, 2007

Higashiōsaka city assembly election, 2007

Higashiōsaka, Osaka held an election for the city assembly on September 23, 2007. The right-wing parties Liberal Democratic Party of Japan and New Komeito won a majority. The Japanese Communist Party emerged as the biggest opposition party.

Issues

The major issuse was the no-confidence vote towards mayor Junzō Nagao, a member of the Japanese Communist Party. Submitted shortly before the election it will force a mayoral election on October 23.

Results

The results showed an increase of the vote for the Japanese Communist Party with almost 10,000 votes since last election and all nine candidates was elected. The LDP lost two seats, as did the New Komeito.

References

* [http://www.senkyo.janjan.jp/election/2007/27/00006848.html Results from JanJan] ja icon
* [http://www.japan-press.co.jp/2543/local2.html Akahata coverage]


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