In the recent House of Representatives election held in Japan on October 8, the center-right reform coalition formed by the Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito faced a sweeping defeat in all electoral districts of Hyogo Prefecture. All nine candidates, including four former incumbents, were unsuccessful. Analysts point to the high approval ratings of Prime Minister Takaichi's administration and the shorter-than-usual campaigning period as significant factors contributing to the alliance's loss. The voter turnout for the election in Hyogo was reported at 55.85%, slightly up from 53.67% in the previous election.

Former representative Nobuhiko Isaka, who had aimed to secure his fifth term, expressed deep disappointment upon learning about his anticipated loss in the first district, submitting himself to the reality of losing despite improving his vote count compared to the previous election. Acquiring 69,111 votes, he fell short by over 2,000 from his earlier result of 91,797 votes, finishing significantly behind the Liberal Democratic Party’s candidate. Isaka reflected on the election campaign, acknowledging that the public's desire primarily was to support Takaichi rather than assess the coalition's policies.

The fallout was evident not only in Isaka's district but also in previously held Komeito stronghold districts, where new and veteran candidates suffered unexpected defeats. The 2nd district's candidate, Hirokawa Yoshie, noted the surprising result and attributed it partly to the insufficient time between the dissolution of the House and the start of the campaign, indicating a strategic miscalculation in mobilizing voter support amid the favorable backdrop for the ruling party. Overall, the election highlighted the difficulties faced by the coalition in appealing to voters amid Takaichi's popularity, prompting discussions on the future strategies of the center-right alliance in Japanese politics.