2023 Sorachi Major News [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

We would like to introduce to you the article "2023 Sorachi Major News" (dated December 29th) that has been published on the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun (Sapporo).

The article states, "Assembly elections were held in 23 cities and towns, excluding Kamisunagawa Town, and in Iwamizawa City, there was a fierce battle with 28 candidates running for 22 seats. Meanwhile, in Fukagawa City, there was no vote for the first time in 28 years since 1995, and in the three towns of Tsukigata, Uryu, and Hokuryu, the number of candidates was lower than the number of seats available, making the shortage of candidates for assembly members more serious."