2006 Nagano gubernatorial election

A gubernatorial election was held on 6 August 2006 to elect the next governor of Nagano (長野県), a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu island.

Candidates
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 * Yasuo Tanaka, 50, incumbent since 2000, novelist. President of the New Party Nippon, he was also supported by the SDP and JCP.
 * Jin Murai, 69, is a former veteran LDP lawmaker who has held key posts, including head of the National Public Safety Commission. He was also endorsed by New Komeito.