In a surprising turn following the last House of Representatives election, which spotlighted the relationship between politics and money, candidates from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) who had previously faced allegations of financial misconduct have secured their positions. Notably, Koichi Hagiuda, a prominent member of the former Abe faction in Tokyo's 24th district, overcame previous setbacks including a party sanction, which left him without official party endorsement in the last election. This time, he managed to focus his campaign on his contributions to local infrastructure and his support for the new Takai administration, minimizing discussions surrounding his previous controversies.

As polling drew to a close, Hagiuda mobilized support from key figures, including Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, to rally local LDP council members and expand his voter base. His victory, marked by a reception from approximately 100 supporters with applause and cheers, underscores his commitment to support Prime Minister Takai and tackle the issues he pledged during his campaign. Hagiuda's statement following his election victory emphasized his pledge to implement his promises and deliver results that would earn him the community's trust and approval for his leadership.

The election results have sparked discussions about the electorate's apparent willingness to overlook past scandals in favor of candidates who promise to deliver on infrastructure and administrative support, raising questions about the future of political ethics and accountability within Japan's political landscape. The contrasting fortunes of candidates like Hagiuda indicate a complex relationship between public perception of corruption and political survival in Japan's evolving electoral environment.