Tokyo Gubernatorial Election Chaos

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Conservative Gov. Koike Yuriko of Tokyo, Japan, won a third term in office in a chaotic election that attracted bizarre and unusual candidates, with a YouTube celebrity politician coming in second place. The incumbent's victory was attributed to strong support from women and elderly voters.

Key Points

  • Koike Yuriko won a third term as governor of Tokyo
  • Unusual candidates and chaotic campaigning marked the election
  • YouTube celebrity politician came in second place
  • Renho, backed by major opposition groups, came in third
  • Ishimaru Shinji attracted independent voters and secured second place

Pros

  • Strong support for Gov. Koike Yuriko from women and elderly voters
  • Increased voter turnout from independent voters supporting Ishimaru Shinji

Cons

  • Chaotic campaigning with bizarre and unusual candidates
  • Complaints from Tokyo residents about the distasteful nature of the race