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Lawyer Harasawa Wins Yokohama Mayoral Race, Defeating Former Mayor Accused of Abusing Power
Lawyer Atsumi Harasawa won Sunday's Yokohama mayoral election with backing from the ruling LDP and other parties, defeating six rivals. Among them was a former mayor who had resigned over allegations of verbally abusing subordinates. The result is seen as a boost for the LDP-led ruling coalition in a city of major economic and administrative importance.