sentences:  As communist groups, left-wing groups, and anti-war groups were illegal since 1940, they were unable to name a candidate in the election.Communists, left-wing politicians and radical anti-military politicians were arrested and not even allowed to run as independents, although anti-war politician Saitō Takao who was expelled from the diet in 1941 was re-elected again.Notwithstanding the Tojo government's efforts, 613 candidates stood without endorsement while only 466 were endorsed.