US EditionVoting Begins for Japan's General Election, Seen as Referendum on Takaichi
- Voting began in Japan's Lower House election on February 8, viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's leadership, as reported by The Japan Times.
- The Liberal Democratic Party aims for a simple majority in the 465-seat House, seeking at least 233 seats to strengthen Takaichi's leadership, according to The Japan Times.
- The Japan Innovation Party views the election as a test to expand beyond Osaka, while dealing with local races critical to its goals, as noted by The Japan Times.
- The opposition Centrist Reform Alliance is projected to lose seats, criticizing Takaichi's snap election decision and expressed concerns over her fiscal policies, reported by The Japan Times.
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Voting begins in Japan's general election
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LatestlyVoting begins for Japan's general election, seen as referendum on Takaichi
Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has set a relatively modest benchmark for success, saying its coalition with the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) is seeking a simple majority in the 465-seat House of Representatives. However, the ruling party is also aiming for a result that could allow the LDP to secure a majority on its own.
Voting for the House of Representatives election began at 7 a.m. on the 8th. At Miyazato Community Center in Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture, about 10 people lined up in the dark, waiting for the polling station to open. For one male high school senior who had just turned 18, this was his first time voting. He had arrived 30 minutes early, hoping to be the first to vote, but unfortunately was second.
Voting has begun in Japan's snap general election, a vote of confidence for Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae.
Voting has begun in Japan's snap general election, a vote of confidence for Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae. With 1200 candidates competing, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party coalition aims to retain its parliamentary majority.
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