Chiba Prefectural Governor Election: Incumbent Toshihito Kumagai certain to win for second term

[NHK] In the Chiba Prefectural Governor election, which was a contest between the incumbent and three newcomers, independent incumbent Toshihito Kumagai (47) has been assured of being elected for a second term.

The Chiba Prefectural Governor election, held on the 16th due to the expiration of the current governor's term, saw the independent incumbent Toshihito Kumagai (47), who received the support of the local organizations of five parties including the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party, defeat three newcomers, including the independent former Diet member secretary Masayuki Ogura (72) (recommended by the Communist Party)…