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Graphic shows possible contenders to replace Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
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Contenders to become next Japanese prime minister

By Jordi Bou

August 14, 2024 - Fumio Kishida’s decision not to run for a second term as leader of the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), opens the way for a race to succeed him as prime minister.

Support for Kishida, who has been PM since 2021, has fallen in the wake of a corruption scandal involving his party, rising living costs and a slumping yen.

Under Japan's parliamentary system, the leader of the ruling party, or coalition of parties, becomes prime minister. For almost all of Japan's post-World War II history, that has meant the premier has hailed from Kishida's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

The LDP must hold a leadership race every three years. The next one is due to be held in September although the dates have yet to be set.

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PUBLISHED: 14/08/2024; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Newscom
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