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Yoshimura to seek re-election as Osaka governor if referendum is held

There had been speculation that Hirofumi Yoshimura may opt not to run for reelection as Osaka governor with a view to a future return to national politics.

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Yoshimura to seek re-election as Osaka governor if referendum is heldThere had been speculation that Hirofumi Yoshimura may opt not to run for reelection as Osaka governor with a view to a future return to national politics.
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