Democratic Party for the People's Representative Election Announces Tamaki and Ito Report Candidates

The representative election of the Democratic Party for the People was announced on the 8th, and two members, Yuichiro Tamaki (51) and Takae Ito (45), who are members of the House of Representatives, have submitted their candidacy. The ballot counting is on the 18th. Mr. Tamaki and Mr. Ito will hold a joint press conference in the Diet on the afternoon of the 8th to explain the reasons for running.

　Prior to the notification of the candidacy, Mr. Tamaki stated at a press conference on the 3rd, "I would like to take the lead in expanding the party power toward the upcoming House of Representatives election." On the same day, Mr. Ito told reporters, "Even if it's small, it's a public party, so you can't vote without a vote."

　When the party was formed in September, the people elected Mr. Tamaki as a representative in consultation with members of the Diet, but the term of office is set to the end of December according to the supplementary provisions of the party rules, and a full-scale representative election in which local members of the Diet, party members and supporters participate I had decided to implement it within the year. Party members and supporters vote by mail or by using the free communication app "LINE".

Source: https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/201208/plt2012080003-n1.html