Key Facts
• July 5-6, 2025: ANN conducted a Senate election poll via telephone (RDD method).
• LDP leads proportional representation voting intention with 23.6%, unchanged from last month.
• Constitutional Democratic Party ranks second at 11%, while Sanseitō rises to third with 6.3%.
• 19% of respondents remain undecided, and 14.9% are unsure or did not answer.
• On inflation measures, 57% favor consumption tax cuts, while 19% prefer cash payments.
• 47% support stricter regulations on foreign acceptance, 33% prefer the status quo, and 14% favor easing.
• Ishiba Cabinet’s approval rating remains steady at 29.1%, with 51% disapproving.
• 61% of respondents plan to vote in the Senate election, while 9% are unlikely to vote.
• Key voter concerns include inflation (68%), pensions/social security (50%), and education/childcare (33%).
• 51% consider LDP’s financial scandals when choosing their vote, while 40% do not.
Summary
A recent ANN poll for the upcoming Senate election shows the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) maintaining its lead in proportional representation voting intentions at 23.6%, with the Constitutional Democratic Party at 11%. Sanseitō has risen to third place with 6.3%, reflecting a 2.9-point increase from last month. However, 19% of respondents remain undecided, and 14.9% are unsure or did not answer, indicating potential shifts in voter sentiment. Inflation measures are a key concern, with 57% favoring consumption tax cuts over cash payments (19%). On foreign acceptance policies, 47% support stricter regulations, while 33% prefer no changes. The Ishiba Cabinet’s approval rating remains unchanged at 29.1%, with 51% disapproving. Voter turnout intentions are high, with 61% planning to vote. Key issues influencing voters include inflation, pensions, and education. The poll highlights the dynamic nature of voter preferences ahead of the election.
