Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is holding a leadership vote on Friday, with nine candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The winner will automatically become the next Prime Minister, and the race is particularly notable due to the presence of Sanae Takaichi, who could become Japan’s first female leader. The vote is highly competitive, with a record number of candidates vying for the top post, and the results will be determined by an internal party vote.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming leadership vote in September, paving the way for a new prime minister. This decision follows declining approval ratings, which have dipped below 20%, likely fueled by corruption scandals within his party. The new leader will be chosen through a party vote and will automatically become prime minister due to the Liberal Democratic Party’s majority in parliament.
