Koike wins gubernatorial election in Tokyo

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No surprises here: the final numbers haven't been released yet, but it is certain that Ms Koike won her second term as governor of Tokyo against 21 other candidates; with the support of both ruling and opposition parties and thanks to her tough(er) stance in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Koike cruises to win in Tokyo governor race, vowing to continue fight against virus

The governor’s re-election is a tacit sign that a majority of voters in Tokyo trust Koike to continue her battle against the novel coronavirus.

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PROFILE: Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike known for rich experiences in nat'l politics - The Mainichi

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, who is projected to win a second term in the capital's gubernatorial election on Sunday, became the first wo

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