Tokyo hit the polls today to vote for the governor race. There were 23 candidates in this election, a record number of people vying for the position.
My husband took our son to the local polling station. I'm so used to using mail-in ballots, it is still interesting for me to have him "go" and vote. But I actually think it is a great thing for our son to see and learn.
We had the television on at 8 pm, when the polling stations officially closed. Within seconds, the incumbent, Governor Koike, came on screen to accept the results of her re-election.
I was surprised since the voting is not done electronically. It is with paper and pen. But the results were announced based on the exit polls, of which she received 60% of the vote.
I am guessing it will be confirmed in a day or two after the official ballots are actually counted and registered.
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