2019 Nara gubernatorial election

A gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 2019 as part of the 19th unified elections to elect the next governor of Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Candidates

 * Shōgo Arai, backed by the local LDP, Komeito, DPFP.
 * Kiyoshige Maekawa, ex member of DPJ and Kibō no Tō.
 * Minoru Kawashima.