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Komeito failed to maintain its pre-election strength of 32 seats in the lower house race, with even Ishii losing his election. Although Komeito had pressed the LDP to strengthen regulations under the Political Funds Control Law regarding the LDP’s funds scandals, Komeito bore the brunt of public bac...