The Liberal Democratic Party held a meeting of the Election Countermeasures Headquarters and decided on 46 candidates to stand in the constituency and proportional representation of the Upper House election next summer.

The Liberal Democratic Party held a meeting of the Election Countermeasures Headquarters on the 14th with the attendance of Prime Minister Suga and Secretary-General Nikai for the Upper House election next summer.



Prime Minister Suga said, "It is the responsibility of the LDP and the government to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus and protect the lives and livelihoods of the people. We will do our utmost to prevent infection and vaccination."



On top of that, "It is essential for political stability to regain the former daily life as soon as possible and to create a safe society and a strong economy. Will also win. "



At the meeting, a total of 46 people were selected as the first official candidates for the Upper House election, 29 in the constituency and 17 in the proportional representation.