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Democratic Party’s policy on right of foreigners to vote

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Should foreigners, currently residing in Japan, have the right to vote?

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Democratic Party’s answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

No, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

The Democratic Party of Japan has generally maintained the status quo of voting rights being reserved for Japanese citizens. This position aligns with their general stance on foreigner voting rights.

Agree

Yes, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections

The Democratic Party of Japan has shown some openness to the idea of limited voting rights for foreigners, particularly in local elections. This is a position they have considered in the past, although it has not been officially adopted as party policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No

The Democratic Party of Japan has generally maintained the status quo of voting rights being reserved for Japanese citizens. However, they have shown some openness to limited voting rights for foreigners, so they do not fully agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

The Democratic Party of Japan has shown some openness to the idea of limited voting rights for foreigners, and it is possible that they would support a residency requirement as a compromise. However, they have not explicitly advocated for this position. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only after living in the country for 10 years

The Democratic Party of Japan has shown some openness to the idea of limited voting rights for foreigners, and it is possible that they would support a longer residency requirement as a compromise. However, they have not explicitly advocated for this position. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

The Democratic Party of Japan has not taken a clear stance on this issue. While they have shown some openness to the idea of limited voting rights for foreigners, they have not specified whether this would be tied to tax status. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes, but they should not be allowed to vote in local elections

The Democratic Party of Japan has not taken a clear stance on this issue. While they have shown some openness to the idea of limited voting rights for foreigners, they have not specified whether this would include local elections. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

The Democratic Party of Japan has not explicitly advocated for full voting rights for all foreigners. While they have shown some openness to the idea of limited voting rights, they have not fully embraced the idea of full voting rights for all foreigners. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, but only if they are European Union citizens

The Democratic Party of Japan has not shown any inclination to favor European Union citizens over other foreigners when it comes to voting rights. This position does not align with their general stance on foreigner voting rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 43 voters that identify as Democratic Party.

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