The claim
熊本知事選で不正開票
Original review summary
The review says the allegation of fraud in the Kumamoto governor’s election was based on a broadcast declaring a candidate certain to win before counting began. It explains that media outlets made such projections using advance reporting, exit polls and other data; the election commission’s final results showed that Kimura won.[S1]
Additional context
The election took place on March 24, 2024. The review describes the early projection as based on exit-poll results and reporting on the candidates, rather than on completed ballot counting. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] 日本ファクトチェックセンター original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026