is a Japanese politician and the current

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Governor of Kyoto

Nishiwaki won the 2018 gubernatorial election, defeating his sole opponent Kazuhito Fukuyama, with 55.90% of the vote. In the race, Nishiwaki was backed by the ruling LDP and

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, as well as major opposition parties including the

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, and

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. After his election victory, Nishiwaki vowed to continue the policies of his predecessor,

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, who had served as

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for 16 years. Nishiwaki is considered to have strong relations with the central government, and is expected to use his Tokyo connections to influence national decisions on major projects involving the prefecture. Nishiwaki is also a former

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vice minister and transport ministry official. In April 2022, Nishiwaki was re-elected to a second term, receiving 66.8% of the vote.

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Governors of Kyoto Politicians from Kyoto Prefecture University of Tokyo alumni Living people 1955 births {{Japan-politician-1950s-stub