Suwon Mayor Race Draws 11-to-1 Competition Ratio… Highest in Gyeonggi Province

As of the 11th, Suwon has emerged as the municipality with the most intense competition for heads of basic local governments among 31 cities and counties in Gyeonggi Province in the June 2 local elections.

As of the 11th, the competition ratio for the Suwon mayor race stands at 11-to-1, clearly ranking first among the 31 cities and counties in the province. Bucheon and Gwangmyeong follow with a 9-to-1 competition ratio, as does Gunpo.

Additionally, Suwon ranks as the sixth most competitive basic local government election nationwide, alongside Seoul's Eunpyeong District. The most intense race is in Seoul's Gwanak District, where 19 preliminary candidates have completed registration.

Among Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly electoral districts, Suwon's 3rd and 8th districts each show a 4-to-1 competition ratio, ranking ninth in intensity within the province.

Meanwhile, among basic assembly races, Pyeongtaek's C electoral district, Paju's C electoral district, Yongin's D electoral district, and Icheon's B electoral district each have 8 preliminary candidates registered for 2 assembly seats, showing a high 4-to-1 competition ratio.