The Democratic Party of Japan will give Nagano Gov. Yasuo Tanaka and former Vice Finance Minister Eisuke Sakakibara posts in its Cabinet if it wins control of the government in Sunday's election.
It would be the first time for a serving governor to also be a Cabinet member.
DPJ chief Naoto Kan's announcement Tuesday of the party's prototype Cabinet lineup is regarded as a last-ditch attempt to boost public support before the Lower House election.