Japan’s LDP Gears Up for Full-Scale Leadership Election
(MENAFN) Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has confirmed it will hold a comprehensive leadership election, engaging both lawmakers and party members, to choose the next leader following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s departure.
During a meeting Tuesday, party officials agreed to officially launch the race on September 22, with lawmaker voting scheduled for October 4.
The election will feature a total of 590 votes: 295 from LDP lawmakers and an equal 295 from rank-and-file members. The campaign will span more than 12 days, allowing candidates time to build momentum.
LDP Secretary-General Hiroshi Moriyama highlighted that holding a full-scale election is crucial for the party, viewing it as a chance to revitalize and strengthen its role as a major political force nationwide.
According to party rules, a candidate must obtain more than half of the total votes to win outright. If no one achieves a majority in the initial round, a runoff vote between the top two candidates will take place on the same day. This second round includes a new vote by lawmakers as well as one vote from each of the 47 prefectural chapters.
With Ishiba stepping down, the LDP is gearing up for a fiercely contested leadership race as several leading candidates prepare to throw their hats in the ring.
On Monday, former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi officially declared his intention to run, committing to applying his extensive political experience in service of the party and government.
Local media also report that Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi and former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi have declared their bids.
During a meeting Tuesday, party officials agreed to officially launch the race on September 22, with lawmaker voting scheduled for October 4.
The election will feature a total of 590 votes: 295 from LDP lawmakers and an equal 295 from rank-and-file members. The campaign will span more than 12 days, allowing candidates time to build momentum.
LDP Secretary-General Hiroshi Moriyama highlighted that holding a full-scale election is crucial for the party, viewing it as a chance to revitalize and strengthen its role as a major political force nationwide.
According to party rules, a candidate must obtain more than half of the total votes to win outright. If no one achieves a majority in the initial round, a runoff vote between the top two candidates will take place on the same day. This second round includes a new vote by lawmakers as well as one vote from each of the 47 prefectural chapters.
With Ishiba stepping down, the LDP is gearing up for a fiercely contested leadership race as several leading candidates prepare to throw their hats in the ring.
On Monday, former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi officially declared his intention to run, committing to applying his extensive political experience in service of the party and government.
Local media also report that Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi and former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi have declared their bids.
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