Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko has officially announced her bid for a third consecutive term as leader of the Japanese capital. Backed by the governing Liberal Democratic Party, Koike's decision sets up an unprecedented race between two women for one of Japan's highest-profile political positions. Her main challenger is opposition lawmaker Renho Saito, who entered the race earlier. The election is scheduled for July 7.
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said she would run for a third straight term as leader of the Japanese capital. She faces a rare challenge from another woman, after opposition lawmaker Renho Saito threw her hat into the ring for the July 7 election. https://t.co/UXlQudbTKh
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said she would run for a third straight term as leader of the Japanese capital, setting up an unprecedented race between two women for one of the highest-profile positions in the country’s politics https://t.co/76AmP7buGl
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said she would run for a third straight term as leader of the Japanese capital, setting up an unprecedented race between two women for one of the highest-profile positions in the country’s politics https://t.co/I4Q7pURX87
Tokyo Gov. Koike announces she is running for a third term https://t.co/vuVus3TmkA
Koike to throw hat in ring for third term as #Tokyo governor | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & #Japan Watch https://t.co/pDrQN9WCvB
News reports say that Tokyo governor Koike Yuriko will officially announce her bid for a 3rd term tomorrow. Koike, who's backed by the governing Liberal Democratic Party, has put off making an announcement after liberal challenger Renho threw her hat into the ring. https://t.co/JBnBQ6MSqS