2014 Shiga gubernatorial election

A gubernatorial election was held on 11 July 2014 to elect the next governor of Shiga Prefecture, a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu island.

Candidates

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Yukiko Kada, incumbent since 2002, 64, former Kyoto Seika University Professor is not seeking an re election. She backed Taizo Mikazuki.
Taizo Mikazuki, 43, an ex-lawmaker of the DPJ, also endorsed by the SDP.
Takashi Koyari, 47, a former Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry official. He was supported by the LDP, Komeito and Ishin no Kai.
Ikuo Tsubota, 55, junior high school teacher, endorsed by JCP.