The 26th House of Councilors election will be announced on the 22nd.
An 18-day election campaign will begin toward the voting day on July 10, with issues such as measures against rising prices in response to the situation in Ukraine and diplomatic and security policies such as the state of defense.
The 26th House of Councilors election will be announced on the 22nd, and candidates will be accepted from 8:30 am.
According to NHK's summary as of the 21st, a total of 368 people are scheduled to run for a capacity of 75 people in 45 constituencies nationwide.
By political party,
▽ LDP is 49,
▽ Constitutional Democratic Party is 31,
▽ Komeito is 7,
▽ Nippon Ishin no Kai is 20,
▽ Democratic Party for the People is 13,
▽ Communist Party is 33,
▽ Reiwa 5 new members,
▽ Social Democratic Party 4 people,
▽ NHK Party 73 people,
▽ First Party 1 person,
▽ Restoration Party / Shinfu 9 people,
▽ Happiness Realization Party 11 people,
▽ Participating Party 45 people ,
▽ New Party Kumori is 8 people,
▽ Japan First Party is 8 people,
▽ Various factions are 16 people,
▽ Unaffiliated is 35 people.
On the other hand, a total of 167 people are scheduled to run for proportional representation with a capacity of 50.
By political party,
▽ LDP is 33,
▽ Constitutional Democratic Party is 20,
▽ Komeito is 17,
▽ Nippon Ishin no Kai is 26,
▽ Democratic Party for the People is 9,
▽ Communist Party is 25,
▽ Reiwa Shinsengumi 9 people,
▽ Social Democratic Party 8 people,
▽ NHK Party 9 people,
▽ Restoration Party / Shinfu 1 person,
▽ Happiness Realization Party is 1 person,
▽ Participating Party is 5 people,
▽ New Party Kumori is 2 people,
▽ Japan First Party is 2 people.
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So far, the number of prospective candidates for the constituency and proportional representation is 535, which is 165 more than the number of candidates for the previous and three years ago.
Of these, 177 are women, or 33% of all prospective candidates.
Both the number of female candidates and their share of the total number of candidates are expected to reach record highs.
The House of Councilors election will be contested for 125 seats, one more than the previous three years ago, including the filling of vacancies in the Kanagawa constituency.
In the election contest, in addition to the evaluation of the Kishida administration, it is expected that there will be debates on issues such as measures against rising prices in response to the situation in Ukraine and diplomatic and security policies such as the state of defense.
The focus will be on whether the LDP and Komeito can maintain a stable government base, or whether the opposition can create a foothold for a reversal offensive.
In addition, whether the two parties, the Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, the Nippon Ishin no Kai, and the Democratic Party for the People, who are willing to amend the Constitution, will secure two-thirds of the seats required for the amendment by combining the non-elected seats. Is also the focus.
Each party will enter an 18-day election campaign for the polling day of July 10.
Keidanren Chairman Tokura "Expecting continued political stability"
Regarding the House of Councilors election announced on the 21st, Keidanren Chairman Tokura pointed out that "it is an extremely important election that decides the way Japan should go amid a pile of important issues at home and abroad."
On top of that, "Amid the turmoil in the international order and the world economy against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in addition to the stable supply of energy and food that form the basis of socio-economic activities, the reconstruction of a free and open international economic order is currently underway. The business community hopes that political stability will continue. "
Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mimura "Lively debate for a hopeful future"
Chairman Mimura of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, "It is a national election that Japan will enter at an important stage of returning to a growth trajectory while assuming with corona. Also, a long-term military invasion of Ukraine by global inflation and Russia. It is still an election contest with many risks and instability factors, such as the rise in prices of raw materials and resources, and the sharp depreciation of the yen. "
On top of that, "How will each party and candidate get out of the long-term stagnation and realize true growth and affluence? Expect lively debate about the path to the future that the people can hope for." Announced the comment.
Keizai Doyukai Representative Secretary "Growth and Distribution Policy Controversy"
Mr. Sakurada, the secretary general of the Keizai Doyukai, announced a comment, "This is an important opportunity to question the path Japan will take in the midst of major changes in the international situation and economic environment. Given that there are limits to how to deal with this, now is the time to look forward to a policy debate on how Japan should aim for a future image and how growth and distribution should be toward its realization. "
On top of that, he said to voters, "I have a strong sense of crisis that the turnout of national elections has been low in recent years. I realize that each and every one of the people is a leader in democracy, so please cast one vote. I want you to do it. "