2007 Fukuoka gubernatorial election explained

Fukuoka Prefecture held a gubernatorial election on April 8, 2007 as part of the 16th unified local elections. Incumbent Asou Wataru won the election.

Candidates

• Asou Wataru, the Independent incumbent governor.
• Inatomi Shouji, supported by the Democratic Party of Japan and the Social Democratic Party.
• Jirano Eiichi, former teacher supported by the Japanese Communist Party