The claim
衆院選の開票作業で不正?
Original review summary
A video circulated as showing ballot manipulation during the February 8, 2026 House election count was from the March 2024 Hinata mayoral election instead. The review says the footage was unrelated to the House election.[S1]
Additional context
In October 2025, the appellate court upheld the first-instance ruling in the case concerning fraud allegations about the Hinata mayoral election footage. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] 日本ファクトチェックセンター original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026