政治｜期日前投票で手ぶら投票実施中 / Politics | Voting without a ballot in early voting is currently underway.

Summary

As the House of Representatives election approaches, early voting has begun, and “hands-free voting” is being implemented in various locations.

This system allows voters to cast their ballots with just identity verification, even if they do not receive their voting tickets in advance. Due to the short period between the dissolution of the House and the announcement of the election, some municipalities are experiencing delays in sending out the tickets, raising concerns that misunderstandings could lead to a lower voter turnout. To address this, the election management committee is working to raise awareness of this system.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Why can’t we make any decisions with all these meetings?
Rog: That’s because the early voting procedures are delayed. Many municipalities won’t have their admission tickets ready in time.
Chako: Really?! Can you vote without an admission ticket?
Rog: Yes, you can. There’s a system called “bare-handed voting” that allows you to vote just by confirming your identity.
Navi: Bare-handed voting is important to avoid misunderstandings when admission tickets are not available. It’s considered a measure to maintain voter turnout.
Chako: I see! That makes everyone feel more secure!

Admin’s Note

I believe that the introduction of “no-bag voting” in this House of Representatives election is an effective measure, especially in a short-term campaign. It’s commendable that the election management committee is actively promoting this to maintain voter turnout. However, the confusion surrounding the distribution of entrance tickets could pose a potential obstacle, so I hope they will enhance information dissemination further. In particular, efforts are needed to make it easier for younger generations to participate in voting.