Today is Election Day〜
First, just remember these 3 things↓
②You’ll vote twice this time（mayor election + city council by-election）
③Today, you don’t “write a name” — you “mark ○”
You’ll mark ○ above the name of the person you want to vote for, like this
Quoted from Elections Using Symbol-Style Voting｜Nishinomiya City Website
※Early voting（through yesterday）used the method of writing a name, but today’s Election Day voting uses the symbol-style method. The same method was used in the 2022 mayoral election
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Voting Hours and Location
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Your polling station is only the location written on your admission ticket. You cannot vote at a different polling station.
If you’re thinking, “Aaaah, I lost my admission ticket and I don’t know where to go〜〜,” use this↓
🔍Find Your Polling Station
Enter the name of your town, and you can find your polling station↓
For polling station details, check the “Polling Stations and Counting Venue” page on the official Nishinomiya City website.
Read This Before Leaving Home
What should I bring?
If you have your admission ticket, bring it with you for a smoother process. Honestly, it’s okay even if you don’t have it. Just say, “I don’t have my admission ticket” at the polling station.
※ID is not required, but having one may make confirmation faster in some cases
Can I bring my child?
Yes, you can. Children under 18 may enter the polling station with you.
What if I need someone to accompany me?
If you need assistance, you may enter together with a companion. Please tell the staff at the polling station.
From Entering the Polling Station to Leaving
This is the most important part this time〜
①Enter the polling station
②Hand in your admission ticket at reception
（If you don’t have one, just say, “I don’t have my admission ticket”）
③After confirmation, you’ll receive a white ballot
→ This is for the mayor election
④Go to the voting booth. The candidates’ names are printed on the ballot, so mark “○” in the box above the person you want to vote for
→ You don’t write a name! Just mark ○!
⑤Put it in the ballot box(probably a silver box)
⑥Next, you’ll receive a cream-colored ballot
→ This is for the city council member by-election
⑦Mark “○” the same way and put it in the ballot box
⑧You’re done! Thanks for voting〜
8 Common Questions About Voting in Nishinomiya
I don’t know where to mark ○
The candidates’ names are printed on the ballot. Just mark ○ in the box above the name. Instructions are also posted at the voting booth.
I made a mistake（marked the wrong ○）
Tell a staff member, and they can exchange it for a new ballot. Don’t try to secretly fix it yourself; just ask for help.
I can’t write / I have difficulty using my hands
Proxy voting is available. Two polling station staff members will assist you. Your vote will remain secret. Please tell them at reception.
The text is too small to see
Polling stations have magnifying glasses or loupes available. If you need one, ask a staff member.
I want to vote in Braille
Braille voting is also available. Please ask at reception.
I want to communicate in writing
A communication sheet is available. You can point to it at reception to communicate.
Are there restrooms?
It depends on the polling station, but most polling stations have them. Ask the staff member at the entrance.
I want a voting certificate
After voting, tell a staff member, “Please give me a voting certificate”, and you can receive one.
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