Key Facts
• Upper House election to be officially announced on July 3, 2025.
• Poll conducted on June 29, 2025, with 2,136 valid responses.
• LDP incumbent Shigeru Douko leads; DPFP newcomer Yukie Niwata follows.
• Four candidates included: Douko (LDP), Niwata (DPFP), Hiroshi Sakamoto (JCP), Chiyo Tabo (Sanseito).
• Regional trends: Douko leads in Toyama 2nd and 3rd districts; Niwata competitive in Toyama 1st.
• Douko supported by over 50% of LDP and Komeito voters; Niwata favored by 60% of DPFP voters.
• 70% of unaffiliated voters undecided; Niwata has highest penetration among this group.
• Key issues: inflation, wage increases, economic policies, pensions, healthcare, and political scandals.
• 66% positively evaluate rice stock release policy; Douko favored by these voters.
• 80% of respondents plan to vote; 50% remain undecided on their choice.
Summary
A recent poll ahead of the July 3, 2025, Upper House election in Toyama shows LDP incumbent Shigeru Douko leading, with DPFP newcomer Yukie Niwata closely following. Conducted on June 29 with 2,136 valid responses, the survey highlights regional differences: Douko leads in Toyama’s 2nd and 3rd districts, while Niwata is competitive in the 1st district. Key issues influencing voters include inflation, economic policies, and political scandals, such as the inappropriate party member registration by LDP’s Hiroaki Tabata. Among unaffiliated voters, 70% remain undecided, with Niwata showing the highest penetration. Douko garners strong support from LDP and Komeito voters, while Niwata secures 60% of DPFP supporters. The election is expected to be influenced by public sentiment on economic measures, with 66% positively evaluating the rice stock release policy. Despite 80% of respondents planning to vote, the race remains fluid as half of the electorate has yet to decide their candidate.
