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Right to vote and right to vote
Last Updated February 6, 2023
Right to vote (right to vote)
The right to vote is the right to select representatives of the national or local governments (prefectures, municipalities) in the election.
| Type of election | Requirements for Voting Rights |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives |
|
| Member of the House of Councilors | |
| Governor Kanagawa |
|
| Representative Kanagawa | |
| The Mayor of Yokohama |
|
| Representative Yokohama-shi |
- In order to actually vote, you need to be registered in the electoral list of the Election Commission.
Right to be elected (right to run for the candidate)
The right to be elected is the right to run for members of parliament and members of local governments (prefectures, municipalities) and heads.
| Type of Public Office | Requirements for the right to vote |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives |
|
| Member of the House of Councilors |
|
| Governor Kanagawa |
|
| Representative Kanagawa |
|
The Mayor of Yokohama |
|
| Representative Yokohama-shi |
|
- The age at which the right to vote and the right to be elected is calculated based on the election date (voting date).
- Even if the requirements are met, those who are sentenced to crime do not have the right to vote or be elected during that period.
Inquiries to this page
Kohoku Ward Election Commission Office (Statistics and Elections Section General Affairs Division)
Telephone: 045-540-2213
Telephone: 045-540-2213
Fax: 045-540-2209
Email address: ko-toukeisenkyo@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 543-157-407
