US EditionVoting Begins for Japan's General Election, Seen as Referendum on Takaichi
- Voting in Japan's general election started, with 1,284 candidates vying for 465 House of Representatives seats.
- The election outcome will determine whether Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition maintains its majority or if the opposition gains strength.
- Recent polls indicate a likelihood for the ruling coalition to secure a majority, but many voters remain undecided, according to major Japanese media outlets.
- Takaichi stated she will resign if her coalition loses its majority, amidst criticism for prioritizing political calculations over parliamentary duties.
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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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