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Term of office, etc.
Last Updated October 28, 2024
| Type of Public Office | Term of office | Date of expiration of term of office |
|---|---|---|
| The Mayor of Yokohama | 4 years | August 29, 2025 (Reiwa 7) |
| Representative Yokohama-shi | 4 years | April 29, 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| Governor Kanagawa | 4 years | April 22, 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| Representative Kanagawa | 4 years | April 29, 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| Member of the House of Representatives | 4 years※ | October 26, 2028 (Reiwa 10) |
| Member of the House of Councilors | 6 years* | July 28, 2025 (Reiwa 7) |
※The House of Representatives is dissolved
＊The Upper House is reelected by half every three years.
[Unified Local Elections]
Elections of local governments are held in a “unified local election” with a unified election date nationwide.
However, when the prefectural governor or the mayor resigns without waiting for his term, it may be performed alone. The The Mayor of Yokohama election is one of the examples being held alone.
Inquiries to this page
Election Division, Election Administration Commission Secretariat Election Department
Telephone: 045-671-3335
Telephone: 045-671-3335
Fax: 045-681-6479
Email address: sk-info@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Page ID: 108-396-946
