With the number of single-seat constituencies in the House of Representatives increasing by 10, the number of single-seat constituencies is increasing by 10, and each party is making adjustments to its candidates. Decided.
In order to correct the so-called one-vote disparity, starting with the next House of Representatives election, the number of single-seat constituencies will be increased by 10 in the 15 metropolitan areas and prefectures, and will be reduced by 10 in total. We are making adjustments.
At the Central Committee meeting on the 25th, the Komeito decided to continue to support Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito, who was elected in Hiroshima's 3rd district last time, in the new 3rd district for Hiroshima, which has 6 constituencies. .
Regarding Tokyo, which has 30 electoral districts, with five more electoral districts, it has been decided that former State Minister of Finance Mitsunari Okamoto, who was elected in Tokyo's 12 wards last time, will be elected in the new Tokyo 29 wards.
Komeito is also aiming to field candidates in other constituencies in Tokyo, as well as Saitama, Chiba, and Aichi Prefectures, where the number of electoral districts will increase by one, and will consult with the Liberal Democratic Party.
At a press conference, Komeito's election campaign chairman Nishida said, "We decided that the 3rd ward of Hiroshima and the 29th ward of Tokyo needed to create an opportunity to meet new voters as soon as possible, and announced the official approval. We have consulted and discussed with Secretary-General Motegi and Election Committee Chairman Moriyama, and have received their understanding that we will announce today."