Summary
Sanae Takaichi has been elected as the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is likely to be the first female prime minister of Japan. She won against Shinjiro Koizumi in a run-off vote after no candidate received a majority in the first round.
Key Facts
- Sanae Takaichi is the new leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party.
- She is expected to become Japan's first female prime minister.
- Takaichi defeated Shinjiro Koizumi in a run-off vote.
- The first round of voting did not give any candidate a majority.
- A parliamentary vote to officially choose the next prime minister is planned for October 15.
- The current prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is expected to be replaced by Takaichi.
- The LDP does not hold a majority in either chamber of parliament and needs the support of opposition parties.
