2007 Fukuoka gubernatorial election

Fukuoka Prefecture held a gubernatorial election on April 8, 2007 as part of the 16th unified local elections. Incumbent Asou Wataru won the election.

Candidates

  • Asou Wataru, the Independent incumbent governor.
  • Inatomi Shouji, supported by the Democratic Party of Japan and the Social Democratic Party.
  • Jirano Eiichi, former teacher supported by the Japanese Communist Party

Results

Gubernatorial election 2007: Fukuoka Prefecture
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
independent Asou Wataru 1,121,720
DPJ, SDP Inatomi Shouji 666,354
JCP Jirano Eiichi 156,228
Turnout 1,976,901 49.04%


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