Ichirō Ozawa, a prominent political figure and former leader of the Democratic Party of Japan, is anticipated to lose his bid in the Iwate 3rd District election as he faces a defeat in the polls without any chance for proportional representation recovery. At 83 years old, Ozawa has had a distinguished political career, serving in various key positions, including Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party, and has been a significant player in Japan's political landscape since the 1990s. Ozawa's career highlights include spearheading political reforms and contributing to the establishment of a coalition government in 1993. He played a crucial role in achieving a two-party system in Japanese politics, which culminated in the Democratic Party's power transition in 2009 due to his leadership as the party's Secretary-General. Despite his storied history and previous influence, the recent election has seen a decrease in support for him and his coalition with leftist parties like the Communist and Social Democratic Parties. In this election, Ozawa ran on a moderate platform with the backing of Kōmeitō, aiming to challenge the ruling parties by advocating for a shift in power dynamics. However, despite his efforts to mobilize support against the ruling LDP and the Japan Innovation Party, he has fallen short in garnering sufficient votes to secure a win, marking a significant moment in his long career in Japanese politics.