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Midwinter Japan Election Raises Concerns Over Turnout; Officials Urge Active Utilization of Early Voting

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

16:14 JST, January 27, 2026

The ongoing House of Representatives election is facing the first midwinter campaign in 36 years, raising concerns over how snow and freezing temperatures will impact already declining voter turnout.

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