The Kanazawa mayoral election took place on August 8, with incumbent Takashi Murayama securing re-election as an independent candidate. He defeated three challengers, including former prefectural assembly member Keito Tanaka, Akiko Nakauchi, who is the head of the Kanazawa chapter of the New Japan Women's Association, and former president of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, Eiji Tokuno. The voter turnout for this election was 48.59%, which is a decline from the previous election's turnout of 55.95%. In his campaign, Murayama focused on urban redevelopment and other local issues, indicating a commitment to continuing his work in office. His victory reflects a positive reception from the electorate towards his leadership and plans for the city's future.