YOKOHAMA – Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker Shigefumi Matsuzawa formally announced Wednesday that he will run for governor of Kanagawa Prefecture in the April 13 election.
Speaking at a news conference at the prefectural government office, the 44-year-old House of Representatives member said he would submit his letter of resignation to the party on Thursday. He is expected to run for governor as an independent.
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