東京・青ケ島の小中学校が離島留学生を募集　日本一人口が少ない村 [東京都]：朝日新聞デジタル

In a heated battle for the Tokyo 15th district seat, the absence of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has set the stage for a showdown between opposition party leaders and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike. With 9 candidates vying for the seat in the upcoming by-election on April 28, the focus is on whether the anti-LDP sentiment will prevail or if the strong LDP support base will secure victory.

The opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, the Democratic Party for the People, the Japanese Communist Party, and the Social Democratic Party, have rallied behind their respective candidates to challenge the LDP’s dominance in the district. Governor Koike, who leads the Tomin First no Kai (Tokyoites First) party, has also thrown her weight behind a candidate to challenge the LDP.

The by-election has become a battleground for contrasting political ideologies, with the opposition parties criticizing the LDP’s policies and calling for a change in leadership. On the other hand, the LDP is counting on its loyal supporters in the district to maintain its stronghold.

The outcome of the Tokyo 15th district by-election will not only determine the next representative for the constituency but also serve as a litmus test for the political landscape in the capital. As the campaigning intensifies in the final days leading up to the election, all eyes are on the candidates and their supporters as they make their final push to secure victory.