Busan's local elections revealed a clear trend of split voting, with voters choosing different parties for mayor, district chiefs, and city council members. While the Democratic Party's Jeon Jae-soo won the mayoral race, the People Power Party secured more district chief and city council seats.
South Korea's 9th simultaneous local elections saw historic firsts, including the first re-elected mayors in Yongin and Ansan, and three-term female leaders in Anseong and Gwacheon. A candidate in Siheung secured a win without opposition, becoming the youngest three-term mayor. Young women also made significant gains in provincial council elections.
Busan's recent local and by-elections reveal a shift from "line voting" to "strategic voting" (cross-voting). Voters supported the ruling party for mayor but chose opposition candidates for local government and council seats, indicating a desire for checks and balances.
전주시의회 12대 의원 36명의 당선인이 확정됐다. 초선 의원 17명과 20대 당선인 2명이 포함됐으며, 더불어민주당이 26석으로 최다 의석을 확보했다.
