Japan's Incoming PM Ishiba Announces Snap Election on October 27, Lower House to Dissolve

Sep 30, 2024, 06:10 AM

Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has announced plans to call a snap general election on October 27. Ishiba, who recently won the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), intends to dissolve the Lower House on October 9 ahead of the election. The snap election is aimed at solidifying his mandate and unifying the party following his victory in one of the closest leadership races for the LDP. The announcement has been confirmed by multiple sources, including NHK and Reuters.