Key Facts
• Japan’s House of Councillors election officially begins on July 3, 2025.
• Survey conducted on June 29, 2025, with 2,136 valid responses.
• LDP incumbent Shigeru Doko leads; DPFP newcomer Yukie Niwata follows.
• Regional trends: Doko leads in Toyama 2nd and 3rd districts; tied with Niwata in Toyama 1st.
• Doko supported by 50% of LDP and Komeito voters; 40% undecided.
• Niwata backed by 60% of DPFP voters and 30% of CDP voters.
• 70% of respondents dissatisfied with LDP’s Tabata’s explanation of improper party member registrations.
• 59% of Toyama 1st district voters consider Tabata’s issue in their decision-making.
• Key election issues: inflation, wage increases, economic policies, pensions, and political ethics.
• 66% positively view government rice stock release; Doko favored by these voters.
• 80% of respondents plan to vote; 50% remain undecided on candidates.
Summary
The upcoming House of Councillors election in Toyama is shaping up as a competitive race. LDP incumbent Shigeru Doko leads overall, with DPFP newcomer Yukie Niwata closely trailing. Regional dynamics show a tie in Toyama 1st district, while Doko holds a lead in the 2nd and 3rd districts. Key issues influencing voters include inflation, economic policies, and political ethics, with 66% supporting the government’s rice stock release. However, dissatisfaction with LDP’s Tabata over improper party member registrations poses challenges for the party, especially in the undecided-heavy Toyama 1st district. With 80% of respondents planning to vote but half still undecided, the election outcome remains uncertain.
