Key Facts
• August 23-24: Joint poll by Sankei Shimbun and FNN conducted.
• Ishiba Shigeru received 1.7% support among voters under 20, ranking 7th.
• Top choice for under-20s: Koizumi Shinjiro with 20.3%.
• Other rankings for under-20s: Takaichi Sanae (17.8%), Kono Taro (10.8%), Kishida Fumio (4.7%).
• Ishiba’s support by age group: 30s (7.6%, 3rd), 40s (3.3%, 4th), 50s (14.5%, 3rd).
• Support among 60s and 70+ exceeded 20%, ranking 2nd in both groups.
• Takaichi led among voters aged 30-60, while Koizumi led among 70+ voters.
• No female respondents under 20 chose Ishiba as a suitable prime minister.
Summary
A joint poll by Sankei Shimbun and FNN revealed generational divides in preferences for Japan’s next prime minister. Ishiba Shigeru ranked 7th among voters under 20, with only 1.7% support, trailing behind Koizumi Shinjiro (20.3%) and Takaichi Sanae (17.8%). Ishiba’s popularity increased with age, reaching 22.6% among voters in their 60s and 25.4% among those 70 and older, securing 2nd place in these groups. Takaichi led among voters aged 30-60, while Koizumi dominated among those 70 and older. The results highlight significant generational differences in political preferences.
