Following the resignation of a member of the House of Councilors who was elected as a proportional representative six years ago, Kaoru Tashiro, a former member of the House of Councilors, was elected in advance.
The Central Election Commission held an election on the 24th after an independent member who was a proportional representative of the Upper House election six years ago and was elected by the Democratic Party at that time resigned on June 15. ..
Then, Iku Tashiro, who was the runner-up in the Democratic Party's list, decided to win the prize.
Mr. Tashiro is 62 years old from Utsunomiya city.
He has been a member of the House of Councilors for the first term since 2010.
Mr. Tashiro's term of office will be until July 25th.