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Candidates Shigeru Ishiba Shinjiro Koizumi Election Timing Sanae Takaichi Toshimitsu Motegi Internal Dynamics Election Procedures Succession Planning Ishiba Shigeru

LDP Leadership Vote Heads to Runoff Between Takaichi and Koizumi

The winner must govern without working majorities, likely relying on opposition support to pass budgets.

Japan Poised for Oct. 15 Diet Vote to Choose Next Prime Minister

Split Polls, Online Flap and Trade Signal Define Final Stretch of Japan’s LDP Leadership Race

Japan’s LDP Leadership Race Begins With Five Contenders as Takaichi Backs Deficit Bonds

Koizumi Joins LDP Leadership Race as Takaichi Unveils Big-Spending Platform

Ishiba Resigns as LDP Leader, Setting Off Emergency Contest for Japan’s Next Prime Minister

LDP Lawmakers to Vote Monday on Early Leadership Race That Could Unseat Ishiba

LDP Loyalist Akazawa Vows to Sponsor Ishiba in Possible Early Leadership Race

LDP Launches Confirmation Procedures to Fast-Track Leadership Election

Shigeru Ishiba to Become Japan's New Prime Minister Amid Concerns Over LDP's Long Reign

Shigeru Ishiba Elected as Japan's New Prime Minister

Japan's LDP Announces Nine Candidates for Prime Minister

Japan Prepares for Leadership Change Amid Security Challenges