Tokyo, Nov. 17 (Jiji Press)–Former Japanese lawmaker Yuki Baba, 33, was elected mayor of the city of Fukushima on Sunday, becoming the youngest leader of a prefectural capital. The independent, who previously served in the House of Representatives, defeated the incumbent and another candidate after campaigning on a pledge to speed up redevelopment around JR Fukushima Station. Voter turnout rose to 47.34 pct from the record low of 34.79 pct marked in the previous election. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Fukushima Elects Baba as Youngest Prefectural Capital Mayor
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