Elections
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Ruling Liberal Democratic Party Feels Sense of Crisis over Decreasing Number of Rank-and-File Members
The Liberal Democratic Party is feeling an increasing sense of crisis about the recent decline in...
September 21, 2025
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Former Economic Security Minister Kobayashi Eyeing Run for LDP Presidency
Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi intends to announce on Thursday that he will...
September 11, 2025
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LDP Presidential Race Could Hinge on Rank-and-File Voters, Cutting Odds for Low-Profile Candidates
The Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election, which will determine who succeeds Prime Min...
September 10, 2025
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Takaichi Likely to Run in LDP Presidential Election; Motegi Officially Declares Candidacy
Sanae Takaichi, 64, former minister in charge of economic security, has decided to run in the Lib...
September 10, 2025
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Says Tariff Talks with U.S. are Unrelated to Decision on Whether to Step Down
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told reporters Friday at the Prime Minister’s Office that the resul...
September 6, 2025
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Justice Minister Seeks Early LDP Presidential Election; Suzuki Becomes 1st Cabinet Member to Endorse Move
Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki on Friday expressed his intention to submit a written request to ...
September 6, 2025
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Online Election Interference by Foreign Powers Raising Alarms in Japan, Which Plans to Bolster Defenses Against It
The government is planning to strengthen efforts to combat election interference conducted throug...
September 5, 2025
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Upper House Election: Survey: 35% Believe Incorrect Info Is Correct during Campaign in July
As many as 35% of people who came across disinformation or misinformation during the House of Cou...
August 6, 2025
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LDP, Komeito Eye Steps Against Election Interference; Foreign Bots Said to Spread Misinformation Online
The ruling coalition on Tuesday agreed to consider strengthening regulations to prevent foreign i...
July 31, 2025
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Upper House Election: Japan’s LDP, Komeito Fails to Reach 50 Seats; Losing Majority in House of Councillors
The ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito failed to win 50 seats in the Ho...
July 21, 2025
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Upper House Election: Fate of Ruling Bloc’s Majority Uncertain / DPFP, Sanseito Likely to Make Big Strides; Ishiba Intends to Remain in Office
The ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito appeared unlikely to reach its t...
July 21, 2025
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Upper House Election: LDP Members Urging Ishiba to Take Responsibility as Party Faces Poor Showing
With the Liberal Democratic Party likely having performed poorly in Sunday’s House of Councillors...
July 21, 2025
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Upper House Election: Ishiba Suggests He Will Stay Despite Projections of Major Losses
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba clearly expressed his intention to remain in office even though the...
July 20, 2025
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Upper House Election: LDP’s Moriyama: ‘I Feel a Great Sense of Responsibility’
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is projected to lose many seats in the House of Councillors e...
July 20, 2025
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Upper House Election: Early Voting Hits All-Time High; Record Number of Polling Stations Also Available
A record high of about 26 million voters cast their ballots early for the House of Councillors el...
July 20, 2025
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