Shibukawa Mayoral Election: Two Newcomers Face Off.

Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture."
By Isesaki FM's AI.

The Shibukawa mayoral election, due to the expiration of the current mayor's term, was announced on the 24th.
The candidates are both independent newcomers: Kenichi Hoshina, 68, a former prefectural assembly member representing the Shibukawa ward, and Kumiko Ise, 56, former deputy mayor.
This election follows the one-on-one battle between the incumbent and newcomer in 2021, and marks the first one-on-one battle between newcomers since the merger of six cities and towns in 2006. The battle to decide the new helmsman for city government will feature debate on child-rearing policies, economic measures, and more. Voting is scheduled for August 31st.