| Kōichi Shiota | |
|---|---|
| 塩田 康一 | |
 | |
| Governor of Kagoshima Prefecture | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office July 28, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Satoshi Mitazono |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1965-10-15) October 15, 1965 (age 59) Kagoshima, Japan |
| Nationality |  Japanese |
| Political party | Independent |
| Website | 塩田康一 |
Kōichi Shiota (塩田 康一, Shiota Kōichi, born October 15, 1965) is a Japanese politician currently serving as the governor of Kagoshima Prefecture.
Political career
Shiota served in the industrial ministry for around 30 years before running as governor in the 2020 Kagoshima gubernatorial elections. His campaign focused heavily on revitalizing the local economy, emphasizing on his previous political experience.
He ran as an independent without the endorsement of any major party. He gained support using grassroots tactics, visiting local companies and farmers. He beat incumbent governor Satoshi Mitazono in the elections, assuming office on July 28, 2020. Shiota was re-elected for a second term in July 2024.
References
- ^ "Koichi Shiota". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
- ^ "新知事に聞く 塩田康一氏（しおた・こういち）". 南海日日新聞 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-10-07.
- ^ "Rookie Shiota Wins Kagoshima Governor Race". nippon.com. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
- Tanaka, Masashi. "LDP Wins 2 Races, Loses 6 in Tokyo Assembly By-Elections; Results Well Short of Party's Goal". The Japan News. The Yomiuri Shimbun. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
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