1. How Japan's Ruling LDP Elects New Leader to Succeed Kishida.
- Author
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Hagiwara, Yuki and Yokoyama, Erica
- Subjects
CABINET officers ,PRESIDENTIAL elections ,ELECTIONS ,UNFUNDED mandates ,LEGISLATORS ,PRIME ministers ,FOREIGN ministers (Cabinet officers) - Abstract
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has scheduled its leadership election for September 27th. The winner of the election is expected to become the next prime minister due to the LDP's dominance in parliament. The election is held among party members and lawmakers, with the general public not participating. The new leader will have a three-year term as head of the LDP and may call for a general election to gain a mandate for the new government. Currently, there are 11 potential candidates, including former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, who aims to become Japan's first female premier. The number of candidates is expected to decrease as the official campaigning period approaches. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024