Incumbent Tetsuo Nishi (西 哲夫) is certain to be re-elected in the Kaminoseki mayoral election, which attracted attention in connection with developments concerning Chugoku Electric Power's plan for an interim storage facility for spent nuclear fuel.
Tetsuo Nishi (西 哲夫), the incumbent, was re-elected in the first mayoral election since Chugoku Electric Power announced that it was considering constructing an interim storage facility for spent nuclear fuel in Kaminoseki. Throughout the campaign, he continued to strongly argue for the need to accept the facility.
As opposition to the plan gained momentum, including in surrounding municipalities, the result was seen as a tailwind for Chugoku Electric Power's efforts to advance the plan. After learning that his election was certain, Nishi visited the town's fisheries cooperative and delivered his first remarks.
The incumbent's re-election is said to have the potential to affect developments concerning progress on Chugoku Electric Power's plan in the near future, drawing attention to the town's future response and the status of the plan.