POLITICS● LOWOct 7 · Oct 7, 2026, 9:39 AM
Is the 'vote disparity' in last year's House of Councillors election unconstitutional? Argument at the Supreme Court; decision by year-end
Asahi Shimbun · east asia
The Supreme Court is debating whether the disparity in the value of votes from last year's House of Councillors election violates the constitution, with a decision expected by the end of the year. This concerns the fairness of the electoral system.
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