徳永エリ

Eri Tokunaga is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Councillors, currently in her third term. Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, she began her career as a television reporter and producer before entering politics. She was first elected to the House of Councillors in 2010 representing the Hokkaido constituency. Throughout her parliamentary career, she has held significant leadership roles within the Constitutional Democratic Party, including Policy Research Council Chair and head of the Gender Equality Promotion Headquarters. Tokunaga is known for her advocacy on social issues, including support for selective separate surnames for married couples, same-sex marriage, and the introduction of a quota system for political representation. She maintains a critical stance on constitutional revision and the expansion of defense spending.