Key Facts
• July 21: Senate election held in Fukushima constituency.
• Masako Mori (Liberal Democratic Party, incumbent) wins with 327,951 votes.
• Mori secures her fourth term, defeating four other candidates.
• Runner-up Yoichiro Ishihara (Constitutional Democratic Party) garners 309,184 votes.
• Satoko Oyama (Sanseitō) places third with 184,286 votes.
• Voter turnout in Fukushima reaches 58.39%, up 4.99 points from the previous election.
• Mori expresses gratitude, pledging to reflect public voices in future policies.
• Ishihara acknowledges shortcomings in his campaign, reflecting on his defeat.
• Oyama highlights the strong desire among residents to improve Fukushima and Japan.
Summary
Masako Mori of the Liberal Democratic Party has secured her fourth term in the Fukushima constituency Senate election, held on July 21, 2025. Garnering 327,951 votes, she emerged victorious against four other candidates, including Yoichiro Ishihara of the Constitutional Democratic Party, who received 309,184 votes, and Satoko Oyama of Sanseitō, who earned 184,286 votes. Despite concerns over voter turnout due to the election coinciding with a holiday weekend, Fukushima’s turnout rose to 58.39%, a 4.99-point increase from the previous election. Mori expressed her gratitude and commitment to incorporating public feedback into her policies. Meanwhile, Ishihara reflected on his campaign’s shortcomings, and Oyama emphasized the hope and determination of Fukushima residents to improve their region and the nation.
