Elections in Japan: Latest Polls, Information & Historical Results

If the Parliamentary Election in Japan Were Held Today...

Who could enter parliament?

In the current election trend, 4 parties could enter parliament: JCP reaches 29 MPs, CDP reaches 64 MPs, LDP reaches 318 MPs and Ishin reaches 54 MPs.

Next election: 2025

The next parliamentary election in Japan is expected to take place in 2025.
465
Majority requires 233 seats
JCP
29
+17
6.2%
CDP
64
+9
13.8%
LDP
318
+34
68.4%
Ishin
54
+43
11.6%
Political orientation
What do the symbols mean?
Far left
Left-wing
Centre-left
Center
Centre-right
Right-wing
Far right
Transversal
Liberal politics
Environment & Climate
Animal Protection
Satire
Regional interests
Unknown

Electoral system

Direct Election Members are elected directly by the people.
Mixed Vote The election combines candidate votes and party list votes.
Parallel System Some seats are won by majority, others by proportional vote, without adjustment.
One Round The election is decided in a single round of voting.
Free Elections are free, fair and competitive.

Turnout

Voter Turnout: 53.7%

The voter turnout for the Parliamentary Election in Japan 2017 was 53.7%.

Parliamentary Election in Japan 2017

22.10.2017

Parliamentary Election in Japan 2014

14.12.2014