In a nail-biting run-off vote, Sanae Takaichi, Japan's former Economic Security Minister, clinched the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidency on Saturday. 🎉
Takaichi beat Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi after none of the five candidates secured a majority in the first round. This victory makes her the frontrunner to replace current Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, as the LDP remains the largest party in parliament.
But the road ahead won’t be easy. After recent elections, the LDP-led coalition lost its outright majority in both chambers. To pass key legislation, Takaichi will need to build bridges with opposition lawmakers—a true test of political leadership.
The final step is a parliamentary vote on October 15 to officially choose the new prime minister. Will Takaichi unite the party and its partners? Stay tuned as Japan gears up for this historic transition.
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Takaichi wins Japan's ruling LDP presidential election in run-off vote
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