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Five things to know about the LDP going into election

Kishida Cabinet’s poll numbers are the best for a prime minister in nearly a decade

Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party leader Fumio Kishida and his predecessor, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, celebrate following the party's leadership vote in Tokyo on Sept. 29. | KYODO

By Michael MacArthur Bosack
Contributing Writer

Jun 7, 2022

With the Upper House election a month away, Japanese politics will soon kick into high gear.

The parliament is set to close on June 15, and campaigning will likely begin on June 22, with voters casting their ballots on July 10.

For its part, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party is already primed and ready for the race. With a brand new slogan (“Decision and execution. To protect our livelihood”) and a confident leadership, the party aims to pad its seat total and renew its mandate.

Five things to know about the LDP going into election

Kishida Cabinet’s poll numbers are the best for a prime minister in nearly a decade

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