The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election will be voted on the 4th due to the expiration of the term of office.

This election, which is said to be the outpost of the House of Representatives election to be held by autumn, focuses on whether the Tomin First no Kai can maintain the first party and whether the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party, which cooperate in the election, can win a majority.

In the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election due to the expiration of the term of office, 271 people ran for a total of 127 constituencies in 42 constituencies.



This election is said to be a prelude to the House of Representatives election, which will expire in October, and each party was in the same position as the national election.



Four years ago, the Tomin First no Kai, which was represented by Governor Koike last time, cooperated with the Komeito in the election, but this time, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito have signed the election cooperation.



This time, the focus will be on whether the Tomin First no Kai can maintain the first party and whether the LDP and Komeito can win a majority of seats together.



On the other hand, the Communist Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party are segregating in some constituencies to prevent candidates from competing with each other, aiming to increase the number of seats.



It has been pointed out that the infection situation of the new coronavirus in Tokyo is thought to be expanding again, and in the election campaign, there was a debate about measures against corona.



Regarding the response to the Tokyo Olympics, while some political parties insist on the realization of a safe and secure Games, some political parties appeal for holding, postponing, or canceling without spectators, and how it will affect the decisions of voters. It will be noticed.



According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Election Commission, 997,823 voters, or about 8.7% of the voters, completed early voting by the 2nd in this Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election, compared to the same period four years ago. There are 8728 people, an increase of 0.9%.



Voting will be held from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on the 4th, except in some areas, and will be counted on the same day.



NHK will broadcast the breaking news of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election from 7:58 pm on the 4th on General TV and from 8 pm on the 4th on Radio 1.



In addition, the latest ballot counting status will be announced on the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly 2021 special website.

Tomin First no Kai Araki Representative

Chiharu Araki, the representative of the Tomin First no Kai, said, "Whether this election will revive the old politics that has a stake in it, or make it a reformed metropolitan government for the citizens of Tokyo. So, if the Tomin First no Kai and the local political parties disappear, we will return to the old city administration. We will proceed with the city administration honestly by looking only at the people. "

Liberal Democratic Party Shimomura Political Survey Chairman

The Liberal Democratic Party's chairman of the political affairs investigation, Shimomura, said in Nerima Ward, "From the perspective of the inhabitants, from the perspective of the citizens of the city, the Liberal Democratic Party must also speak firmly to the reform of the metropolitan government, national affairs, and ward administration. At the same time, I would like to consider new subsidies to secure sustainable employment for small and medium-sized enterprises because of the corona disaster. "

Komeito Yamaguchi representative

Komeito representative Yamaguchi said in Chofu City, "In anticipation of the post-corona era, the Japanese economy damaged by the corona infection, the economy of Tokyo, and our lives must be greatly rebuilt. I would like to work together with the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly and the national affairs to show everyone the powerful measures to rebuild our lives and implement them. "

Communist Party Shii Chairman

The Communist Party chairman Shii said in Meguro Ward, "The spread of infection in Tokyo will not stop. The question is very simple. Which do you value, the Olympics or life? Of course, the overwhelming majority of Tokyo residents are lives. The best way to save the lives of the people and the people of Tokyo is to stop the Olympics itself. "

Representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party Edano

Edano, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, said in Nishitokyo City, "It's been six months since I entered this year, and although I haven't been in business in Tokyo for a long time due to infection, I just put it in a restaurant and there is no support. Are you at your own risk? There is politics in case you can't do anything with your own strength. We want to regain the original role of that politics, but how about it? " I did.

Nippon Ishin no Kai Matsui Representative

Matsui, the representative of the Nippon Ishin no Kai, said in Kita Ward, "Politicians are required to have the ability to execute. I would like to take a step forward in Tokyo. I do not say that we can make major reforms suddenly. However, we will pursue it thoroughly. "

Tokyo Seikatsusha Network Yamauchi Co-Representative

Reiko Yamauchi, co-representative of the Tokyo Seikatsusha Network, said, "I would like you to explain if you can take responsibility for hosting the Olympic Games in Corona. I hate politics that is neglected and ignored by citizens. I would like to promote politics from the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly to listen to the voices of women, children, and various other parties. "

Democratic Party for the People Tamaki

Tamaki, the representative of the Democratic Party for the People, said in Kokubunji City, "I want you to realize policy-led politics that leads policies not only in national politics but also in metropolitan politics. It should be an audience. "

Reiwa Shinsengumi Yamamoto representative

Yamamoto, the representative of Reiwa Shinsengumi, said in Suginami Ward, "Why do you force the Olympics to be held? Why do you force the Olympics to that extent? If the Tokyo Olympics are held, we will cause medical collapse by ourselves. Never let me do that. "

Storm Party Leader Tachibana

In Katsushika Ward, the leader of the Storm Party, Tachibana, said, "Let's stop imposing the majority as if they were right. And we value the voice of the minority. The majority will not persecute the minority. We will carry out such politics. "