Nara Prefecture
Prefecture of Japan
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| 2023 | Makoto Yamashita is elected governor of Nara Prefecture, marking the first time Nippon Ishin gained a governorship outside of Osaka. |
| 2019 | Iwao Horii (LDP) defends his House of Councillors seat, winning 55% to 40% against a centre-left challenger. |
| April 2019 | Shōgo Arai is re-elected to a fourth term as governor of Nara Prefecture, winning with 47.5% of the vote against Kiyoshige Maekawa (32.3%) and Minoru Kawashima (20.2%). |
| 2017 | Shigeki Kobayashi (LDP) narrowly defeats long-time incumbent Sumio Mabuchi in the House of Representatives election for the 1st district. |
| 2017 | Nara Prefecture undergoes a reapportionment, losing one district in the House of Representatives. |
| 2017 | Sanae Takaichi (LDP) is re-elected to the House of Representatives with 60% of the vote. |
| 2016 | Kei Satō (LDP) defeats incumbent Kiyoshige Maekawa in the House of Councillors election by a twelve-point margin in a three-way contest. |
| 2012 | Yoshino was designated as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan, recognizing its scenic beauty and cultural significance. |
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