Early Voting in Isesaki Increases by 63.3% from Previous Election.

Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture".

By AI of "Isesaki FM".

The Gunma Prefectural Election Commission announced that the number of early voters for the House of Councillors election reached 223,272 as of July 16. This is a 33.0% increase compared to the same period last time in 2022. It is believed that the widespread adoption of early voting and the fact that this election day falls on the middle day of a three-day weekend encouraged people to vote early.

Isesaki City showed the largest increase in urban areas, by far, with a 63.3% increase compared to the previous election. Next was Midori City with a 51.0% increase, and Takasaki City with a 39.5% increase. All 12 cities exceeded their previous results.