Incumbent Governor Seitaro Hattori, 70, was re-elected on March 23 in the Fukuoka Prefectural election. Hattori, a former senior prefectural official, first assumed office in 2021 as the first governor from within the prefectural bureaucracy. In this election, he secured broad political support, receiving endorsements from five parties, including the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito.
Hattori emphasized continuity and stability, promising to build a prefecture where both adults and children can live with peace of mind and optimism. He also committed to positioning Fukuoka as a regional leader within Kyushu and Japan.
Voter turnout was estimated at 31.34%, an improvement over the previous election’s record low, though still comparatively low. The election marks Hattori’s second term, giving him a renewed mandate to continue policies focused on regional revitalization, disaster preparedness, and social welfare. Source: KBC
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