House of Representatives Election Nagano 5th District LDP Ichiro Miyashita wins for the 7th time
2024-10-27 23:51:00
In Nagano 5th District, Ichiro Miyashita, a former LDP member recommended by the Komeito Party, was elected for the seventh time.
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House of Representatives Election: Wakayama 2nd District: Independent Newcomer Hironari Seko Elected
2024-10-27 23:31:00
In Wakayama 2nd district, independent newcomer Hironari Seko, former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, won his first election. Seko is 61 years old. After serving as a section chief at NTT, he was first elected in a by-election to the House of Councillors in 1998. He was elected five times, and served as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, among other positions. He also served as Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party's House of Councillors since 2019, but was advised to leave the party due to an issue surrounding a faction's political fundraising party. He left the LDP in April this year and ran as an independent in Wakayama 2nd district. During the election campaign, he said he would use his political experience to develop Wakayama Prefecture, and appealed to take measures against population decline, promote agriculture, forestry, fisheries, tourism, and other industries, as well as promote the development of highways and other facilities. This election was a conservative split, but with his high name recognition, he was able to expand his support to supporters of the LDP and Komeito in addition to independents, and won his first election.
Lower House election: LDP/Komeito unlikely to secure majority; Prime Minister Ishiba calls situation "extremely severe"
2024-10-27 23:19:00
According to NHK's exit polls and situation analysis, the situation is delicate for the LDP and Komeito to secure the majority of 233 seats they had aimed for in this House of Representatives election. It is also certain that the LDP will not reach a majority on its own. Meanwhile, on the opposition side, the Constitutional Democratic Party is certain to significantly increase its seats from before the election. Prime Minister Ishiba stated at a little after 10pm, "I recognize that the current situation is extremely severe. The biggest problem is that there is no understanding at all about the so-called issue of politics and money." We will provide you with the latest information, such as the vote count and comments from each party's executives.
[Updated regularly] What do voters think about LDP lawmakers who fail to report income and expenditures?
2024-10-27 23:11:00
The issue of politics and money within the Liberal Democratic Party was at issue in this election. 46 lawmakers who had not reported their political funds in their reports ran for office. What was the voter's decision? We will provide updates on the vote count as it progresses.
House of Representatives Election: Fukui 2nd District, Takeshi Takagi, former LDP Diet Affairs Committee Chairman, certain to lose
2024-10-27 23:11:00
In Fukui 2nd District, it has become certain that independent former member of parliament and former LDP Diet Affairs Committee Chairman Takagi Takeshi will lose.
House of Representatives Election: Former Vice-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Seijiro Eto, of the Liberal Democratic Party, certain to lose in Oita 2nd District
2024-10-27 23:09:00
In Oita 2nd District, former LDP member and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Seijiro Eto, who was endorsed by the Komeito Party, has been declared defeated.
[Live Streaming] Press Conferences by Party Leaders, Executives and Candidates for the House of Representatives Election
2024-10-27 23:08:00
We will be live streaming press conferences and reactions from party leaders and executives, as well as candidates for the upcoming House of Representatives election, as soon as they are available. Please refresh the page from time to time to view the live broadcast.
House of Representatives Election: Independent candidate Hirofumi Shimomura certain to lose Tokyo 11th District
2024-10-27 22:57:00
In Tokyo's 11th district, former independent member of parliament and former LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Hirofumi Shimomura has been confirmed as defeated.
Lower House election voter turnout: 31.52% as of 7:30 p.m., 2.8 percentage points lower than last time
2024-10-27 22:48:00
Voting for the House of Representatives election closed at 8 p.m. on the 27th. The nationwide voter turnout rate compiled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 31.52% as of 7:30 p.m., 2.8 percentage points lower than the previous election three years ago.
Tokyo 24th District: Hagiuda and Arita are competing. The latest vote count is as follows:
2024-10-27 22:47:00
This is Tokyo's 24th district. The race is between independent former council member Hagiuda and new Constitutional Democratic Party candidate Arita.
House of Representatives Election: Independent, former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura, certain to win in Hyogo 9th District
2024-10-27 22:41:00
In Hyogo's 9th district, independent candidate Yasutoshi Nishimura, former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, has been assured of being elected for the eighth time.
House of Representatives election: Former LDP Secretary-General Akira Amari certain to lose
2024-10-27 22:40:00
In Kanagawa 20th district, former LDP member and former Secretary-General Amari Akira, who was endorsed by the Komeito Party, is certain to lose.
[Reporter commentary] Will there be any changes in the ruling and opposition party structure in the House of Representatives election? (10pm)
2024-10-27 22:34:00
According to NHK's exit polls and situation analysis, the situation is delicate for the LDP and Komeito to secure their target of 233 seats, a majority, in this House of Representatives election. It is also certain that the LDP will not reach a majority on its own. On the other hand, on the opposition side, it is certain that the Constitutional Democratic Party will significantly increase its seats from before the election. Commentary by Political Affairs Department reporter Kojima Akifumi. (NHK Election Count Broadcast at around 10pm) The video is 1 minute 47 seconds long. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
House of Representatives election: LDP's Akihiro Nishimura certain to lose Miyagi 3rd district
2024-10-27 22:19:00
In Miyagi 3rd District, former LDP member and Komeito-endorsed Nishimura Akihiro has been declared defeated.
House of Representatives election: LDP's Tomohiro Yamamoto loses in Kanagawa 4th district
2024-10-27 22:18:00
Former LDP member Tomohiro Yamamoto lost in the single-seat constituency of Kanagawa 4th District, and will await the results of the proportional representation election in which he also ran.
[Live Streaming] Press Conferences by Party Leaders, Executives and Candidates for the House of Representatives Election
2024-10-27 22:17:00
We will be streaming live press conferences and reactions from party leaders and executives, as well as candidates in this House of Representatives election, as soon as they become available.
Lower House Election: LDP and Komeito unlikely to secure majority, LDP certain to lose majority
2024-10-27 22:15:00
According to NHK's exit polls and situation analysis, the situation is delicate for the LDP and Komeito to secure their target of 233 seats, a majority, in this House of Representatives election. It is also certain that the LDP will not reach a majority on its own. Meanwhile, on the opposition side, the Constitutional Democratic Party is certain to significantly increase its seats even before the election. As of 7:30 pm, the national voter turnout compiled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 31.52%, 2.8 points lower than the previous election three years ago. We will provide you with the latest information, such as the seat forecasts for each party, the results of exit polls in various areas, and the vote count.
House of Representatives Election: CDP's Harumi Yoshida certain to win for second time in Tokyo's 8th district
2024-10-27 22:15:00
In Tokyo's 8th district, Harumi Yoshida, a former member of the Constitutional Democratic Party and recommended by the Tokyo branch of the Social Democratic Party, has been assured of being elected for a second term.
House of Representatives election: LDP's Junichi Suzuki, former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, certain to lose in Aichi 7th district
2024-10-27 22:14:00
In Aichi's 7th district, former LDP member and Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Suzuki Junji, is certain to lose.
House of Representatives election Tokyo 4th district LDP Digital Minister Masaaki Taira certain to win for 7th time
2024-10-27 22:13:00
In Tokyo's 4th district, Masaaki Taira, a former LDP member and Minister of Digital Affairs recommended by the Komeito Party, has been assured of being elected for a seventh term.
House of Representatives election: LDP's Takuya Hirai loses in Kagawa 1st district
2024-10-27 22:11:00
Former LDP lawmaker Takuya Hirai failed to secure a seat in the single-seat constituency of Kagawa 1st District. Hirai is also running in the proportional representation Shikoku block, so he will have to wait for the results of the proportional representation.
Lower House Election: LDP Agriculture Minister Yasuhiro Osato loses in Kagoshima 3rd District
2024-10-27 21:50:00
Former LDP lawmaker and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yasuhiro Osato, who was endorsed by the Komeito Party, lost in the single-seat constituency of Kagoshima 3rd District. He will await the results of the proportional representation constituency in which he also ran.
Eiji Kidoguchi, former member of the Democratic Party of Japan, is certain to win for the second time in the by-election for the Iwate constituency of the House of Councillors
2024-10-27 21:47:00
In the by-election for the Iwate constituency of the House of Councillors, which was contested by a total of five candidates, including former members of the Diet and newcomers, Eiji Kidoguchi (61), a former member of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and recommended by the Iwate Prefecture Federation of the Social Democratic Party of Japan, has been assured of being elected for a second term.
House of Representatives Election: Wakayama 2nd District: Independent Newcomer Seko is certain to win
2024-10-27 21:42:00
In the Wakayama 2nd district, Hironari Seko, who served as Secretary-General of the House of Councillors of the Liberal Democratic Party and ran as an independent this time, has been assured of his first victory. Seko is 61 years old. He was first elected in a by-election for the Wakayama constituency of the House of Councillors in 1998, and served as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary in the Abe administration. He had served as Secretary-General of the House of Councillors of the Liberal Democratic Party since 2019, but left the party in April this year after being advised to leave the party over issues of politics and money, and ran as an independent in this election. In the Wakayama 2nd district, following the retirement of former Secretary-General Nikai from politics, his third son, Nobuyasu Nikai, ran with the LDP's official endorsement, resulting in a fierce conservative split between him and Seko. Seko apologized for the political funding issue and appealed to work on revitalizing the region through measures to combat the declining birthrate and employment, defeating Nikai and ensuring his first victory.
House of Representatives Election: Aichi 1st District: Takashi Kawamura sure to win
2024-10-27 21:41:00
In Aichi 1st District, former Nagoya mayor and former member of the Japanese Conservative Party, Takashi Kawamura, is assured of being elected for a sixth term.
House of Representatives election: LDP's former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Masahito Moriyama loses in Hyogo 1st district
2024-10-27 21:37:00
Masahito Moriyama, a former LDP member and former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, failed to secure a seat in Hyogo 1st District. Moriyama is also running in the proportional representation section, so we will await the results.
House of Representatives election: LDP's former General Affairs Chairman Tsutomu Sato loses in Tochigi 4th district
2024-10-27 21:32:00
Former LDP General Affairs Chairman Tsutomu Sato failed to secure a seat in the single-seat Tochigi 4th District. Mr. Sato is also running in the proportional representation North Kanto Block, so he will have to wait for the results of the proportional representation.
Okayama Prefectural Gubernatorial Election: Incumbent Ryuta Iharagi certain to win for fourth term
2024-10-27 21:30:00
In the Okayama Prefectural Governor election, which was a contest between the incumbent and a newcomer, incumbent Iharagi Ryuta has been assured of being elected for a fourth term.
House of Representatives Election: Independent candidate Hirofumi Shimomura certain to lose Tokyo 11th District
2024-10-27 21:26:00
In Tokyo's 11th district, former independent member of parliament and former LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Hirofumi Shimomura has been confirmed as defeated.
[Updated regularly] What do voters think about LDP lawmakers who fail to report income and expenditures?
2024-10-27 21:25:00
The issue of politics and money within the Liberal Democratic Party was at issue in this election. 46 lawmakers who had not reported their political funds in their reports ran for office. What was the voter's decision? We will provide updates on the vote count as it progresses.
Toyama Prefectural Governor Election: Incumbent Nitta Hachiro certain to win for second term
2024-10-27 21:24:00
In the Toyama Prefectural gubernatorial election, which was a contest between the incumbent and a newcomer, incumbent Governor Haruo Nitta (66) is certain to be elected for a second term.
House of Representatives election: Saitama 5th district: CDP's Edano wins, LDP's Makihara loses
2024-10-27 21:20:00
In Saitama's 5th district, former Constitutional Democratic Party member Yukio Edano has been assured of victory.
House of Representatives election: LDP's Kameoka Taketami loses in Fukushima 1st district
2024-10-27 21:16:00
In Fukushima 1st district, former LDP member and Komeito-endorsed Kameoka Taketami is certain to lose.
Lower House Election: LDP and Komeito unlikely to secure majority, LDP certain to lose majority
2024-10-27 21:15:00
According to NHK's exit polls and situation analysis, the situation is delicate for the LDP and Komeito to secure their target of 233 seats, a majority, in this House of Representatives election. It is also certain that the LDP will not reach a majority on its own. Meanwhile, on the opposition side, it is certain that the Constitutional Democratic Party will significantly increase its seats from before the election. We will provide you with breaking news on the latest information, such as seat predictions for each party, the results of exit polls in various areas, and the vote count. You can see the vote count for each electoral district across the country here. ↓↓↓
[Updated regularly] What do voters think about LDP lawmakers who fail to report income and expenditures?
2024-10-27 21:13:00
The issue of politics and money within the Liberal Democratic Party was at issue in this election. 46 lawmakers who had not reported their political funds in their reports ran for office. What was the voter's decision? We will provide updates on the vote count as it progresses.
Lower House Election: Notable Constituencies) Osaka 16th District: Ishin Newcomer Kuroda has a slight lead
2024-10-27 21:04:00
In Osaka's 16th district, Kuroda, a newcomer from the Japan Restoration Party, has a slight advantage.
[Live Streaming] Press Conferences by Party Leaders, Executives and Candidates for the House of Representatives Election
2024-10-27 21:04:00
We will be streaming live press conferences and reactions from party leaders and executives, as well as candidates in this House of Representatives election, as soon as they become available.
[Reporter commentary] House of Representatives election vote count report (8pm) - Overall situation
2024-10-27 20:53:00
According to NHK's exit polls and situation analysis, the situation is delicate for the LDP and Komeito to secure their target of 233 seats, a majority, in this House of Representatives election. It is also certain that the LDP will not reach a majority on its own. Meanwhile, on the opposition side, it is certain that the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan will significantly increase its number of seats since before the election. Political reporter Ota Masashi provides commentary. (The video is 3 minutes and 23 seconds long. It cannot be viewed through data broadcasting.)
House of Representatives Election: Wakayama 2nd District: Independent Newcomer Seko is certain to win
2024-10-27 20:52:00
In the Wakayama 2nd district, Hironari Seko, who served as Secretary-General of the House of Councillors of the Liberal Democratic Party and ran as an independent this time, has been assured of his first victory. Seko is 61 years old. He was first elected in a by-election for the Wakayama constituency of the House of Councillors in 1998, and served as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary in the Abe administration. He had served as Secretary-General of the House of Councillors of the Liberal Democratic Party since 2019, but left the party in April this year after being advised to leave the party over issues of politics and money, and ran as an independent in this election. In the Wakayama 2nd district, following the retirement of former Secretary-General Nikai from politics, his third son, Nobuyasu Nikai, ran with the LDP's official endorsement, resulting in a fierce conservative split between him and Seko. Seko apologized for the political funding issue and appealed to work on revitalizing the region through measures to combat the declining birthrate and employment, defeating Nikai and ensuring his first victory.
House of Representatives Election: Aichi 1st District: Takashi Kawamura sure to win
2024-10-27 20:51:00
In Aichi 1st District, former Nagoya mayor and former member of the Japanese Conservative Party, Takashi Kawamura, is assured of being elected for a sixth term.
House of Representatives election: LDP's Tamayo Marukawa, former Minister of Olympics, certain to lose Tokyo 7th district
2024-10-27 20:42:00
In Tokyo's 7th district, LDP newcomer Tamayo Marukawa, former Minister of State for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, is certain to lose.
House of Representatives Election: Featured Constituencies) Tokyo 15th District: 3 Candidates
2024-10-27 20:35:00
The 15th district in Tokyo is the contested seat for three candidates: former Constitutional Democratic Party member Natsumi Sakai, newcomer to the Liberal Democratic Party Yukihoshi Ozora, and new independent candidate Genki Sudo.
[Live Streaming] Press Conferences by Party Leaders, Executives and Candidates for the House of Representatives Election
2024-10-27 20:19:00
We will be streaming live press conferences and reactions from party leaders and executives, as well as candidates in this House of Representatives election, as soon as they become available.
House of Representatives Election: Wakayama 2nd District: Independent Newcomer Seko is certain to win
2024-10-27 20:18:00
In the Wakayama 2nd district, Hironari Seko, who served as Secretary-General of the House of Councillors of the Liberal Democratic Party and ran as an independent this time, has been assured of his first victory. Seko is 61 years old. He was first elected in a by-election for the Wakayama constituency of the House of Councillors in 1998, and served as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary in the Abe administration. He had served as Secretary-General of the House of Councillors of the Liberal Democratic Party since 2019, but left the party in April this year after being advised to leave the party over issues of politics and money, and ran as an independent in this election. In the Wakayama 2nd district, following the retirement of former Secretary-General Nikai from politics, his third son, Nobuyasu Nikai, ran with the LDP's official endorsement, resulting in a fierce conservative split between him and Seko. Seko apologized for the political funding issue and appealed to work on revitalizing the region through measures to combat the declining birthrate and employment, defeating Nikai and ensuring his first victory.
House of Representatives Election: Wakayama 2nd District: Hironari Seko, First Independent to Win
2024-10-27 20:17:00
In Wakayama 2nd District, Hironari Seko, who has served as Secretary-General of the LDP's House of Councillors and is running as an independent, has secured his first victory.
Lower House Election: LDP and Komeito unlikely to secure majority, LDP certain to lose majority
2024-10-27 20:12:00
According to NHK's exit polls and situation analysis, the situation is delicate for the LDP and Komeito to secure their target of 233 seats, a majority, in this House of Representatives election. It is also certain that the LDP will not reach a majority on its own. Meanwhile, on the opposition side, it is certain that the Constitutional Democratic Party will significantly increase its seats from before the election. We will provide you with breaking news on the latest information, such as seat predictions for each party, the results of exit polls in various areas, and the vote count. You can see the vote count for each electoral district across the country here. ↓↓↓
Which generation searched for "undercover money" online? Did he mention it in a street speech?
2024-10-27 20:09:00
One of the main issues at stake in this House of Representatives election is the issue of politics and money. What kind of messages did each party focus on? We have analysed them from online activity.
[Updated regularly] What do voters think about LDP lawmakers who fail to report income and expenditures?
2024-10-27 20:04:00
The issue of politics and money within the Liberal Democratic Party was at issue in this election. 46 lawmakers who had not reported their political funds in their reports ran for office. What was the voter's decision? We will provide updates on the vote count as it progresses.
Voting proceeds for the House of Representatives election. Nationwide voter turnout rate 29.01% (as of 6 p.m.)
2024-10-27 19:55:00
Voting for the House of Representatives election will close at 8:00 p.m. on the 27th. The national voter turnout rate compiled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 29.01% as of 6:00 p.m., 2.63 points lower than the previous election three years ago. Click here for the latest situation ↓↓↓
House of Representatives Election Vote Counting Nationwide Voter Turnout 24.32% (16:00) [Flash Report Schedule]
2024-10-27 19:00:00
Voting for the House of Representatives election will close at 8 p.m. on the 27th. The nationwide voter turnout rate compiled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 24.32% as of 4 p.m., 2.46 percentage points lower than the previous election three years ago. We plan to provide breaking news on the latest information, such as seat projections for each party, exit poll results from each region, and vote counting, after 8 p.m.
House of Representatives Election NHK's Election Counting Report 19:55~ on TV, radio and online
2024-10-27 18:42:00
[Live vote count] NHK will provide live vote counts for the House of Representatives election on General TV and Radio 1 from 7:55 p.m. on the 27th.
Voting proceeds for the House of Representatives election. Nationwide voter turnout rate 24.32% (as of 4 p.m.)
2024-10-27 17:55:00
Voting is underway across the country for the House of Representatives election, and the nationwide voter turnout compiled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 24.32% as of 4:00 p.m., 2.46 points lower than the previous election three years ago.
More than 20.95 million people voted early for the House of Representatives election, an increase of about 370,000 from three years ago
2024-10-27 17:08:00
According to a summary by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the number of people who cast their votes early in this House of Representatives election was just over 20.95 million, or 20.11% of all voters, an increase of approximately 370,000 from the previous election three years ago.
Voting proceeds for the House of Representatives election. Nationwide voter turnout rate 19.14% (as of 2 p.m.)
2024-10-27 15:44:00
Voting is underway across the country for the House of Representatives election, and the nationwide voter turnout compiled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was 19.14% as of 2:00 p.m., 2.35 points lower than the previous election three years ago.
Voting proceeds for the House of Representatives election. Nationwide voter turnout rate 10.45% (as of 11:00 a.m.)
2024-10-27 13:10:00
The House of Representatives election took place on the 27th, with voting taking place at over 45,000 polling stations nationwide. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide voter turnout rate was 10.45% as of 11:00 a.m., 0.87 percentage points lower than the previous election three years ago.
Lower House election: Ishikawa Prefecture Wajima and other areas reduce number of polling stations and shorten voting hours
2024-10-27 12:25:00
The House of Representatives election will be held on the 27th, and in areas such as Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was doubly affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January and the heavy rains in September, voting is taking place with a reduced number of polling stations.
Voting proceeds for the House of Representatives election. Nationwide voter turnout 6.33% (as of 10:00 a.m.)
2024-10-27 12:16:00
The House of Representatives election took place on the 27th, with voting taking place at over 45,000 polling stations nationwide. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide voter turnout rate was 6.33% as of 10:00 a.m., 0.01 points higher than the previous election three years ago.
Voting begins for the House of Representatives election
2024-10-27 07:00:00
Voting for the House of Representatives election began at 7 a.m. at over 45,000 polling stations across the country. The biggest focus is on whether the ruling party will secure a majority of seats and continue the coalition government, or whether the opposition parties will gain influence and force the ruling party to lose its majority.
House of Representatives Election Voting Day: Each party issues a statement
2024-10-27 00:27:00
On the voting day of the House of Representatives election, each political party issued a statement.
