Key Facts
• July 6 marked the first Sunday after the House of Councillors election announcement.
• Candidates focused on busy areas to appeal for support.
• Eriko Hirai (Sanseitō) campaigned near Niigata City Hall, addressing economic and declining birthrate issues.
• Hirai proposed a monthly allowance of ¥100,000 per child up to age 15.
• Mai Nakamura (Liberal Democratic Party) campaigned near Niigata Station, focusing on childcare and education policies.
• Nakamura emphasized reducing regional education and experience disparities.
• Sakuyo Uchikoshi (Constitutional Democratic Party) campaigned in Seirō Town, highlighting agricultural policies.
• Uchikoshi advocated for supporting both producers and consumers without division.
• Kōsei Harada, an independent candidate, is also running in the Niigata district.
• Voting for the House of Councillors election is scheduled for Sunday, July 20.
Summary
On July 6, the first Sunday after the House of Councillors election announcement, candidates in the Niigata district actively campaigned in busy areas to garner support. Eriko Hirai of the Sanseitō party proposed a monthly allowance of ¥100,000 per child up to age 15 during her campaign near Niigata City Hall. Mai Nakamura of the Liberal Democratic Party focused on reducing regional education disparities while campaigning near Niigata Station. Sakuyo Uchikoshi of the Constitutional Democratic Party emphasized agricultural policies and the importance of supporting both producers and consumers during her campaign in Seirō Town. Independent candidate Kōsei Harada is also running in the district. The election is set for July 20.
