The Nishinomiya mayoral election and Nishinomiya City Council by-election were officially announced on March 22, 2026. Voting day is Sunday, March 29.
This page lists each candidate’s poster and official website, among other information.The links shown are those listed on Election.com, as well as links found on the websites listed there.
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List of Candidates for Nishinomiya Mayor
There are 3 candidates running in the Nishinomiya mayoral election.
*Listed in order of registration
田中 まさたけ（たなか まさたけ）
Independent (recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai)
Age 50 (male), newcomer, former Nishinomiya City Council member (6 terms, 22 years)
HP / BLOG / Facebook / X / Youtube / Instagram / LINE / TikTok
石井 としろう（いしい としろう）
Independent
Age 54 (male), incumbent, Mayor of Nishinomiya (second term)
HP / BLOG / Facebook / X / Youtube / Instagram / LINE / TikTok
畑本 ひでき（はたもと ひでき）
Independent
Age 59 (male), newcomer, chair of a disability support organization; quality management consultant
HP / BLOG / Facebook / Twitter / Youtube / Instagram / LINE / TikTok
List of Candidates for the Nishinomiya City Council By-Election
The Nishinomiya City Council by-election has 1 seat available.
前川 和裕（まえかわ かずひろ）
Independent
23 years of experience as an elementary school teacher; involved in children’s cafeteria activities
HP / BLOG / Facebook / Twitter / Youtube / Instagram / LINE / TikTok
服部 修（はっとり おさむ）
Other political affiliation
Age 51 (male), newcomer, head of a music school
HP / Election.com / Facebook / Twitter / Youtube / Instagram / LINE / TikTok
広田 かずや（ひろた かずや）
Independent
Age 61 (male), newcomer, representative of the Association to Build Nishinomiya as a City of Peace and Welfare
HP / Facebook / Twitter / Youtube / Instagram / LINE / TikTok
かみたに ゆみ（かみたに ゆみ）
Officially endorsed by the Liberal Democratic Party
Age 52 (female), former officeholder, physician
HP / BLOG / Facebook / Twitter / Youtube / Instagram / LINE / TikTok
*The poster for one candidate will be added once it becomes available.
Links for Early Voting and Polling Places
Please refer to the links below for Nishinomiya City’s election bulletin, polling places, and early voting information.
→Nishinomiya Mayoral Election and Nishinomiya City Council By-Election (Nishinomiya City website)
→Polling places and vote-counting venue
→Early voting (March 23 (Mon) to March 28 (Sat), at 9 locations in the city)
Finally
The voter turnout in the previous election (2022) was apparently 41.28%. Voting day is Sunday, March 29. If you’re busy that day, you can cast an early vote at locations such as ACTA Nishinomiya and LaLaport Koshien.
Nishi2 is always looking forward to tips and information from readers!
