Japan’s ruling party to hold leadership election on Sept. 27

The Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election administrative committee, headed by Ichiro Aisawa, decided to start on Sept. 12 the official campaign period for the race to succeed current LDP President and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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The Liberal Democratic Party’s headquarters building in Tokyo. The official campaign period was set at 15 days, instead of the more common 12 days, in order to display to the public that the party is undergoing reform following a slush funds scandal. PHOTO: THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN

August 20, 2024

The Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election administrative committee, headed by Ichiro Aisawa, decided to start on Sept. 12 the official campaign period for the race to succeed current LDP President and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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