LDP-backed incumbent governor wins Toyama election

LDP-backed incumbent governor wins Toyama election

TOYAMA, Japan - Takakazu Ishii celebrates his reelection as governor of Toyama Prefecture Oct. 19, defeating a challenger backed by the Japanese Communist Party. Ishii, 62, was backed by the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito party.

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