A gubernatorial election was held on 11 July 2014 to elect the next governor of , a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu island.
Candidates
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- Yukiko Kada, incumbent since 2002, 64, former Kyoto Seika University Professor is not seeking an re election. She backed Taizo Mikazuki.
- Taizo Mikazuki, 43, an ex-lawmaker of the DPJ, also endorsed by the SDP.
- Takashi Koyari, 47, a former Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry official. He was supported by the LDP, Komeito and Ishin no Kai.
- Ikuo Tsubota, 55, junior high school teacher, endorsed by JCP.
Results
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