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Takaichi supports increased local vote weight in LDP Presidential runoff

Japan ·

Takaichi’s support for increasing local vote influence is aimed at more accurately reflecting the preferences of party members and supporters. Currently, the presidential election process involves two rounds of voting. In the first round, votes are evenly split between Diet members and local party members/supporters. If no candidate secures a majority, the top two candidates advance to a runoff election. The runoff process, however, maintains the same split in vote allocation.

By Ishita Agarwal
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Takaichi pledges to visit Yasukuni Shrine if elected Prime Minister

Japan ·

Previously, at her candidacy press conference on September 9, Takaichi had been non-specific about her intentions regarding Yasukuni Shrine. At that time, she had only indicated a general desire to honor those who died for national policy. Today’s statement represents a clear and unambiguous commitment to visiting the controversial shrine, a site known for its historical and political sensitivities.

By Ishita Agarwal
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Takaichi Sanae and Kamikawa Yoko lead record nine-candidate LDP Race

Japan ·

Candidates must secure 20 sponsors to run, but with a reduced number of Diet members available for support, the distribution of votes among party members and supporters will be crucial. Kamikawa, a first-time presidential candidate, emphasized her commitment to confronting challenging issues and building a "new Japan" during a Tokyo press conference. She joins Minister of State for Economic Security Sanae Takaichi (63) as the second female candidate in this election.

By Ishita Agarwal