The day was dominated by election coverage, with polls showing a tight race. The ruling party, led by Prime Minister Ishiba, intensified criticism of opposition parties, reflecting concern over potential loss of majority. Opposition candidates were leading in several key districts. The Japan Conservative Party showed potential for gaining seats. Economic policies and funding sources remained unclear across parties. Voter turnout data for early voting was released. In other news, the Dodgers advanced to the World Series with Ohtani contributing. The Yokohama DeNA BayStars secured a spot in the Japan Series. The aftermath of the Noto Peninsula heavy rains continued to affect residents one month later. The police chief of Shizuoka Prefecture officially apologized to Iwao Hakamada for his wrongful conviction.