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What significant event occurred in the 2023 elections in Hyogo Prefecture?
Saito Motohiko was re-elected as governor, marking a significant impact in the election year.
Who conducted a unique survey of voters’ consciousness related to the elections?
Miyura Asako, a social psychologist and professor at Osaka University.
What trend has been observed in the utilization of election laws?
An acceleration in the use of loopholes within the election system.
What is the underlying assumption of the public election law?
It is based on the premise of ‘good nature’ and does not anticipate the exploitation of loopholes.
What was unique about the Hyogo gubernatorial election compared to other major elections?
It did not attract as much attention as elections in Tokyo, Osaka, or Aichi, which often feature high-profile candidates.
What contributed to the unexpected outcome of the Hyogo gubernatorial election?
Multiple overlapping factors, including the unique context of the election.
What was the timing of the survey conducted before the election?
The first survey was conducted from October 11 to 15, prior to the election announcement.
How did Saito’s approval ratings change during the surveys?
His approval ratings increased slightly from very low in the first survey to higher in the second and third surveys.
What specific event in October affected the Hyogo gubernatorial election’s visibility?
The dissolution of the House of Representatives on October 9 and the subsequent general election.
What was a key perception change regarding Saito during the election period?
The perception shifted from ‘he was a terrible governor’ to ‘he is not bad’ and ‘he is a good person.’
Fill in the blank: The Hyogo prefecture is historically divided into five regions known as _______.
Settsu, Tanba, Tajima, Harima, Awaji.
True or False: The gubernatorial election in Hyogo has historically attracted high interest from voters.
False
What was one of the social impacts of Saito’s ‘lonely’ campaign?
The sentiment of ‘he is pitiful’ began to resonate with voters.
How many surveys were conducted in total during the research period?
Five surveys.
What was the public impression of Saito after the prolonged period between his loss and the gubernatorial election?
It diminished negative perceptions and allowed for a more favorable view.
