Key Facts
• Five candidates, including incumbents and newcomers, are competing in Yamanashi.
• JNN conducted an online survey on July 12-13 with 862 valid responses.
• 20% of respondents have already voted early, while 43% plan to vote.
• 86% of respondents expressed high interest in the election.
• Gotō (Democratic Party for the People) and Moriya (Liberal Democratic Party) are in a tight race.
• Gotō has secured over 70% of Democratic Party supporters and some unaffiliated voters.
• Moriya has consolidated 50% of LDP supporters and over 70% of Komeito supporters.
• Nagata (Sanseitō) is trailing, while Hayata (Communist Party) and Funahashi (NHK Party) face challenges.
• 40% of voters remain undecided, leaving room for shifts in the final phase.
Summary
The Yamanashi electoral district is witnessing one of the most competitive Upper House elections in Japan, with five candidates vying for victory. A JNN survey conducted on July 12-13 revealed high voter interest, with 86% planning to participate. Democratic Party for the People candidate Gotō and Liberal Democratic Party incumbent Moriya are neck-and-neck, each securing significant support from their respective party bases. Gotō has also gained traction among unaffiliated voters, while Moriya benefits from strong backing by Komeito supporters. Other candidates, including Nagata (Sanseitō), Hayata (Communist Party), and Funahashi (NHK Party), face uphill battles. Notably, 40% of voters remain undecided, indicating potential shifts in the election’s outcome as it progresses.
