Overview

• Takaichi defeated Agriculture Minister Shinjirō Koizumi in a runoff after building strong support among party members.
• Turnout for the party‑member ballot reached 68.69%, exceeding last year and widely seen as influencing the result.
• She met Komeito leader Saito and conveyed her intention to continue the ruling coalition.
• A party press conference is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time at LDP headquarters.
• Early moves reported by media include consideration of Aso‑faction figure Shun'ichi Suzuki for a senior party post, as Takaichi faces a fundraising debate where she backs disclosure over an outright ban on corporate and group donations.