Key Facts
• On July 20, Noriko Ishigaki (Constitutional Democratic Party) won reelection in Miyagi.
• Ishigaki secured 367,794 votes, defeating Kojiro Ishikawa (Liberal Democratic Party) by 74,000 votes.
• Other candidates’ votes: Ayako Lawrence (Sanseitō) 181,773, Yoshito Ishii (Reiwa Shinsengumi) 87,720.
• Voter turnout was 55.37%, up 6.57 points from the previous election.
• Early voting reached a record high of 463,107, accounting for 44% of total votes.
• Ishigaki emphasized supporting livelihoods and protecting human rights in her victory speech.
• She acknowledged the challenges of parliamentary operations and vowed to work diligently.
• Kojiro Ishikawa apologized for his loss, citing personal shortcomings.
• Ayako Lawrence highlighted Sanseitō’s national success and Miyagi’s contribution to it.
• Ishigaki will receive her election certificate on July 23.
Summary
Noriko Ishigaki of the Constitutional Democratic Party secured reelection in the Miyagi constituency during the July 20 Upper House election, defeating her closest rival by 74,000 votes. With a voter turnout of 55.37%, the election saw record-breaking early voting participation. Ishigaki, who won her second term, pledged to focus on improving citizens’ lives and safeguarding human rights. She acknowledged the complexities of parliamentary operations and expressed her commitment to addressing them. Other candidates, including Kojiro Ishikawa of the Liberal Democratic Party and Ayako Lawrence of Sanseitō, reflected on their campaigns, with Lawrence celebrating her party’s national progress. Ishigaki will officially receive her election certificate on July 23.
