On June 2, a day before the June 3 local elections, candidates for the Gyeonggi governor position campaigned vigorously across key locations in the province, urging voter participation and support. Choo Mi-ae, the Democratic Party candidate, visited Uijeongbu and Seongnam to rally support, while Yang Hyang-ja, the People Power Party candidate, embarked on an overnight campaign visiting all 31 cities and counties. Cho Eung-cheon, the Reform Party candidate, focused on attracting voters by criticizing the two major parties.
Choo urged voters in Uijeongbu, Seongnam, Gwangju, Icheon, and Yongin to cast their ballots, stating, "Please vote for victory. We must achieve a major transformation to spread Gyeonggi Province's growth energy throughout the region." She emphasized the importance of supporting not just her but also the Democratic candidates in all 31 cities and counties, saying, "Choo Mi-ae alone cannot win the governorship. Please choose Democratic candidates across all municipalities." Choo concluded her campaign with a final rally in Nahyeok Street, Suwon, starting at 7 PM.
Yang, under the slogan "31 cities and counties, 31 hours of commitment," began her intensive campaign the previous day, visiting various locations including Bucheon, Gwangmyeong, Anyang, and Yongin. Starting early in the morning, she greeted commuters in front of the Gapyeong County Office at 8 AM. Yang stated, "Elections are ultimately about changing the lives of citizens," and pledged to create a Gyeonggi Province where small business owners can thrive. She also campaigned in Hwaseong City with support from party leader Jang Dong-hyuk, targeting her voter base.
Cho appealed to centrist voters, highlighting his experience as a lawmaker in the challenging northeastern region of Namyangju from 2016 to 2024. He declared, "If you vote for number 4, an unexpected miracle will happen." He called for support for the Reform Party, asserting the need to check the power of the two major parties to restore politics and the rule of law in South Korea and to advance Gyeonggi Province. Cho urged every citizen to exercise their precious right to vote, stating, "I hope everyone will go to the polls." He plans to conclude his campaign at 9 PM alongside Park Yun-ok, a candidate for the Reform Party in Namyangju.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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