On the 16th over the representative election of the Constitutional Democratic Party, Mr. Izumi, the chairman of the political investigation, and Mr. Seiji Osaka, a member of the House of Representatives, announced their intention to run.
In addition, Chinami Nishimura, a member of the House of Representatives, continues to work on members seeking female candidates, and is making adjustments to secure the necessary recommenders.
On the 16th, the representative election to select the successor to the former Democratic Party for the Constitutional Democratic Party, Kenta Izumi, who is from the former Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party, was nominated for support from members other than the group he is chairing. I expressed my intention.
In addition, Seiji Osaka, a member of the House of Representatives, who belongs to the largest group in the party that has supported former representative Edano, announced on the night of the 16th that he intends to run for the position at the request of the group.
The two will formally announce their candidacy and explain their policies at a press conference on the 17th.
Meanwhile, Chinami Nishimura, a member of the House of Representatives, continues to work with lawmakers seeking female candidates and is making adjustments to secure the 20 nominees needed.
In addition, members of the House of Representatives Hiroshi Ogushi and Junya Ogawa, who are considering candidacy, have not yet set their sights on securing recommenders and continue to work with members who have not yet decided on their attitude.