Key Facts
• Genki Sudo, ex-fighter, to run in July 3 Senate election under Democratic Party for the People.
• On June 30, Sudo addressed media at Shinjuku Station, Tokyo, alongside party leader Yuichiro Tamaki.
• Sudo apologized for past controversial vaccine-related social media posts, citing personal experiences.
• He revealed concerns about vaccine side effects during the pandemic, referencing a friend’s death post-vaccination.
• Sudo emphasized the party’s ability to unite across factions and its focus on increasing take-home pay.
• He aims to support party members and maximize election victories through grassroots campaigning.
• The election is scheduled for July 20, with official campaigning starting July 3.
Summary
Genki Sudo, a former fighter, announced his candidacy for the upcoming Senate election under the Democratic Party for the People. Speaking in Tokyo on June 30, Sudo apologized for past vaccine-related social media posts, which drew criticism for lacking scientific basis. He attributed his comments to pandemic-related uncertainties and personal experiences, including a friend’s death after vaccination. Sudo highlighted the party’s ability to unite across political divides and its commitment to improving citizens’ financial well-being. With campaigning set to begin on July 3, Sudo expressed determination to support his party’s success through active grassroots efforts.
