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LDP Opens Review of Early Leadership Vote, Chair Signals Signed Request Rule

The party expects to confirm any early-vote request after its post-election review using signed, written submissions.

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Overview

  • On August 19, the LDP’s presidential election management committee began formal discussions on moving up the leadership contest following the party’s upper house defeat.
  • Committee chair Ichiro Aisawa said a named, written method is expected for verifying requests and emphasized the need for speed.
  • Aisawa indicated that confirmation would likely occur after the party executive compiles its August post-election assessment.
  • Under party rules, an early election is triggered if at least 172 of 342 eligible lawmakers and prefectural representatives formally request it.
  • Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito reaffirmed support for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and signaled outreach to the Democratic Party for the People for majority-building.