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A gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 2019 to elect the next governor of Tokushima.
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A gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 2019 to elect the next governor of Tokushima.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democratic | Kamon Iizumi | 158.972 [2] | 52.98 | − 27.27 | |
| Liberal Democratic | Taiji Kishimoto | 120.276 | 40.92 | n/a | |
| Communist | Atsushi Amou | 18 332 | 6.11 | − 13.64 | |
| Turnout | 303,903 | 48.34 | + 7.71 | ||
| Registered electors | 628,726 | ||||
| Liberal Democratic hold | Swing | n/a | |||
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