Key Facts
• Election announcement on July 3, voting on July 20, 2025.
• Fukui constituency has one seat, six candidates expected.
• Poster boards installation began on June 13 in Tsuruga City.
• 193 locations in parks, residential areas, and main roads to have boards.
• Installation to complete by June 27, 2025.
• Revised Public Offices Election Act effective May 2, 2024.
• New rules mandate clear candidate names, ban inappropriate content.
• Penalties introduced for promotional misuse of posters.
• Candidates include one incumbent and five newcomers.
• Key issues: inflation, population decline, Hokuriku Shinkansen extension.
• Candidate list:
| Party | Status | Name | Profession |
|————-|———-|——————-|————————–|
| Liberal Democratic | Incumbent | Hirofumi Takinami | Deputy Minister of Agriculture |
| Constitutional Democratic | New | Kazushi Fujiwara | YouTuber |
| Communist | New | Kazuo Yamada | Party Executive |
| Sanseito | New | Takahiro Chida | Restaurant Owner |
| Democratic for the People | New | Shunsuke Yamanaka | Emergency Physician |
| Conservative | New | Kotaro Osaka | Restaurant Owner |
Summary
The upcoming Upper House election in Fukui constituency, scheduled for July 20, 2025, has drawn six candidates, including one incumbent and five newcomers. Poster boards are being installed across 193 locations in Tsuruga City, with completion expected by June 27. The revised Public Offices Election Act, effective since May 2024, introduces stricter rules for candidate posters, ensuring clarity and banning inappropriate content. Key election issues include inflation, population decline, and the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension. The race features candidates from various political parties, highlighting a competitive electoral landscape.
