The ruling Liberal Democratic Party-Komeito coalition lost its majority in the Lower House election, securing only 233 seats. Prime Minister Shiba acknowledged the "severe judgment" from voters and vowed to maintain the current coalition. The LDP's election strategy chief, Koizumi Shinjiro, resigned to take responsibility for the defeat. Opposition parties, particularly the Constitutional Democratic Party, made significant gains. The election results prompted discussions about potential new coalition formations and raised questions about Shiba's leadership. The prosecution decided not to appeal the retrial decision in the 1986 Fukui schoolgirl murder case, effectively confirming the start of a retrial. Throughout the day, media outlets focused on analyzing voting patterns, discussing the impact of recent political scandals, and speculating on the future of Japanese politics in light of the election results.