Yamagata Prefecture recorded a voter turnout of 60.78% in the recent House of Representatives election, finishing second nationally, just behind Nara, ending their streak of six consecutive top rankings.
In the recent House of Representatives election, Yamagata Prefecture recorded a voter turnout of 60.78%, slightly down from the previous election's figure of 60.82%. This marks the end of Yamagata's six consecutive victories for the highest voter turnout in national elections by prefecture, as the citizens were eager to see if they could maintain their lead despite competing against the challenging winter season.
Nara Prefecture took the top spot this time with a turnout of 62.17%, surpassing Yamagata's results. While Yamagata's turnout was still above the national average of 56.26%, which experienced a slight increase of 2.41 points compared to the last election, the results signal a competitive shift in voter engagement.
Analysts note that while Yamagata's drop in voter turnout could suggest voter fatigue or other underlying issues, their consistent high participation rates over recent years illustrates a strong civic engagement culture. Future elections will likely focus on addressing these challenges to regain their former top status in voter participation.
