政治｜期日前投票が過去最多を更新 / Politics | Early voting sets a new record high.

Summary

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced that as of the 18th, the number of early voters for the 2025 House of Councillors election has exceeded 21.45 million, setting a new record.

This figure surpasses that of the 2017 House of Representatives election. Additionally, the leaders of each party made their final appeals on the last weekday, amid expectations of a tough battle for the ruling party, with indications that the framework of the government could change. The key issues in the election span a wide range, including the economy, foreign affairs, political reform, and social security.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: It seems that early voting has set a new record, with 21.45 million people casting their votes.
Chaco: Wow! That’s a lot! Why is there so much attention on this?
Log: It’s because the House of Councillors election is coming up, so everyone is paying attention.
Navi: Early voting is seen as a convenient option for those who can’t vote on the actual voting day.
Chaco: I see, so that’s one reason!
Log: Also, the ruling party is struggling, which might be influencing the turnout.
Chaco: Really! Elections can be quite complicated with so many factors to consider.

Admin’s Note

The record number of early voters this time is evidence of the public’s growing interest in the election. In particular, amidst reports of struggles for the ruling party, it is clear that many people are eager to express their opinions by heading to the polls. The election issues are diverse, with a particular focus on the economy and social security, and we should pay attention to how the upcoming voting results will impact these areas. The high level of interest in the election was also evident in the conversation between Chako and Log.