An event was held to increase interest in the upcoming prefectural assembly elections, which will be held on April 9th, by handing out pencils symbolizing “batons” to voters under the theme of entrusting the future. This was part of Fukuoka Prefecture Election Administration Commission’s awareness campaign for the prefectural assembly elections, conducted in the bustling Tenjin district. At the event, children first handed a large pencil, symbolizing a “baton,” to the chairperson of the Fukuoka Prefecture Election Administration Commission with the theme of entrusting the future to voters. Then, 300 prepared pencils were distributed to people in the city. According to the Fukuoka Prefecture Election Administration Commission, the voting rate among young people remains low. Source: NHK
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