Saitama, capital of Saitama Prefecture, held a mayoral election on May 25, 2025.
Candidates
Hayato Shimizu, incumbent independent mayor since 2009. Satoshi Nishiuchi, supported by the Conservative Party of Japan. Ryo Sawada, independent (former member of Japan Restoration Party). Yoshimitsu Kagawa, supported by the Japanese Communist Party (JCP). Nariaki Obukuro, independent musician.
Results
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