Key Facts
• July 5, Sakuyo Uchikoshi campaigned in Nagaoka City, Niigata.
• Uchikoshi, a Constitutional Democratic Party incumbent, seeks re-election in Niigata.
• Four candidates are running in Niigata: one incumbent and three newcomers.
• Uchikoshi’s campaign focuses on economic reforms and cost-of-living measures.
• Promises include zero consumption tax on food for one year starting April 2026.
• Additional pledges: $140 per person as interim support and abolishing gasoline tax.
• Uchikoshi is supported by five local Constitutional Democratic Party lawmakers.
• Campaign slogan: “Let’s Bloom Together, Niigata.”
• Uchikoshi emphasizes agricultural policy reforms to address rising costs.
• July 6, party leaders, including Akira Nagatsuma, joined her campaign in Niigata City.
• Uchikoshi, a former lawyer, has long advocated for human rights and social justice.
• She faces tough competition from a local Olympic medalist backed by the ruling coalition.
Summary
Sakuyo Uchikoshi, an incumbent from the Constitutional Democratic Party, is campaigning for re-election in Niigata’s Upper House election. Supported by five local lawmakers, her platform focuses on economic reforms, including a temporary zero consumption tax on food, direct financial aid, and abolishing the gasoline tax. Uchikoshi also advocates for agricultural policy improvements to address rising costs. Despite her efforts, she faces strong competition from a ruling coalition-backed Olympic medalist. Party leaders, including Akira Nagatsuma, have highlighted Niigata as a key battleground, emphasizing Uchikoshi’s potential to influence national politics. Her campaign slogan, “Let’s Bloom Together, Niigata,” reflects her vision for a united and prosperous future.
