2023 Sapporo mayoral election
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The 2023 Sapporo Mayoral Election was held on 1 May 2023 as part of the 2023 Japanese unified local elections to elect the mayor of Sapporo. Incumbent Katsuhiro Akimoto won with a 56% majority.
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A major issue of the election included Sapporo's bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics.[1] Akimoto was a firm supporter of holding the olympic games in the city. [2]