Upper House Election: LDP Loses Momentum in Homestretch Survey;Opposition Gains Ground in Upper House Races

By Tsuyoshi Oyabu and Kota Iga / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
16:15 JST,
July 16, 2025
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito have lost momentum in nearly half of the constituencies in the upcoming House of Councillors election, according to a Yomiuri Shimbun survey conducted in the final stage of the campaign, compared to one conducted at an early stage...
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