A gubernatorial election was held on 2 June 2019 to elect the next governor of Saitama.
Incumbent Governor Kiyoshi Ueda (former member of DPJ) declined to run for a fifth term.
Motohiro Ōno, a former Upper House lawmaker and opposition candidate beat the candidate backed by the ruling LDP-Komeito coalition.
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