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Japan's LDP Loses All 3 Seats to CDPJ in By-Elections Amid Scandal

Apr 29, 2024, 11:35 AM

In Japan, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, faced significant defeats in three key House of Representatives by-elections, amid a slush fund scandal. The main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) won all three seats, marking a significant shift in voter sentiment. This outcome is widely viewed as a rebuke to the LDP, which only fielded a candidate in one of the three contests, effectively conceding the other two by default. The results come ahead of a crucial party leadership vote and have sparked discussions on the potential implications for the LDP's future in upcoming general elections.