It has been discovered that a “double voting” incident occurred in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, regarding the House of Councillors election.
According to the Gamagori City Election Administration Committee, around 7:30 a.m. on the 20th, staff noticed that the number of admission tickets issued during the 7 o’clock hour at the polling station inside the city hall was one more than the number of votes recorded in the voter registration system.
Upon investigation, it was found that a person who had voted early on the 6th (without receiving an admission ticket at home) also came to vote on the 20th, resulting in a “double vote.”
The Election Administration Committee stated that the mistake occurred because the staff overseeing the polling station failed to check the system’s “early voting completed” status during the registration process.
Since the ballot box cannot be opened to identify the double-voted ballot, all votes will be treated as valid.
The Election Administration Committee plans to implement measures such as adding warning screens to the system to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Gamagori City
Gamagōri City, located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, is a coastal city known for its scenic beauty, hot springs, and cultural attractions like the Takeshima Island, which is connected to the mainland by a bridge and features a shrine dedicated to Benzaiten, the goddess of music and art. Historically, it developed as a port town during the Edo period (1603-1868) and later became a center for salt production. Today, it is a popular destination for leisure, offering beaches, resorts, and the famous Gamagōri Festival with its vibrant fireworks displays.
House of Councillors
The **House of Councillors** is the upper house of Japan’s National Diet (parliament), established in 1947 under the post-World War II Constitution. It replaced the pre-war House of Peers and serves as a deliberative body with the power to review and amend legislation passed by the lower house, the House of Representatives. Members are elected through a mixed system of proportional representation and regional districts, with staggered six-year terms ensuring continuity.
Gamagori City Hall
Gamagori City Hall is the administrative center of Gamagōri, a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, known for its coastal scenery and hot springs. The building serves as the hub for local governance, though it is not widely recognized as a historical or cultural landmark. Gamagōri itself has a rich history tied to fishing and trade, dating back to the Edo period (1603–1868), but the City Hall is a modern facility focused on civic operations.
Gamagori City Election Administration Committee
The Gamagori City Election Administration Committee is a local government body in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, responsible for overseeing and managing municipal elections. It ensures fair and transparent electoral processes, including voter registration, ballot distribution, and vote counting. While specific historical details about this committee are limited, it operates under Japan’s broader electoral laws, which have evolved to promote democratic governance since the post-World War II era.
