In Tokyo and Hiroshima, where the single-seat constituencies of the House of Representatives are subject to an increase of 10 and a decrease of 10, Komeito's decision to back up incumbents was announced by LDP representative Yamaguchi. I understand," he stressed.
On the 25th, Komeito decided to support two incumbents who were elected in single-seat constituencies in the previous election in Hiroshima, which will have one constituency less than the next House of Representatives election, and Tokyo, which will have five constituencies. However, there are voices of opposition from local organizations such as the Liberal Democratic Party, saying, "It cannot be recognized as a unilateral decision."
Regarding this, Komeito representative Yamaguchi told reporters, "With the change in the division, we decided to approve in advance only the incumbents who need to contact voters in new regions. Regardless of when the election will be held, It's important to decide where to run as soon as possible."
On top of that, he said, "We have also had discussions with the Liberal Democratic Party. There are so many people involved in the Liberal Democratic Party, so it is the Liberal Democratic Party's own task to decide how to draw conclusions. I have received the understanding that I will be announcing to .I would like to proceed while consulting as carefully as possible for the remaining constituencies."