[1][2][3] He did not run for reelection in the 2003 elections on the stated grounds that he was undergoing surgery to treat stomach cancer.

He was defeated, but ran successfully for the House of Representatives of Japan in the 11 September 2005 elections after forming the New Party Daichi.

If the complaint is rejected, Suzuki will be removed from office and the fine and prison sentence will take effect.

[7] He ran again in the 2019 House of Councillors election on the National PR list for the Nippon Ishin no Kai.

[8] On 11 October 2023, Suzuki resigned from Nippon Ishin no Kai following calls for his expulsion from the party after he visited Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.