Former Vice-Governor and political independent Shuji Kono was elected governor of Miyazaki Prefecture in the election of the 26th. He replaces Hideo Higashikokubaru, a former show business personality who is stepping down after one term, and who is speculated to be mulling a run for governor of the Tokyo Metro District. Kono defeated three other candidates by garnering nearly 80% of the vote as he pledged to continue to policies established by his predecessor.
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Kono Elected Miyazaki Governor
- Published: Jan 6, 2011 / Last Updated: Jan 6, 2011
