In Japan’s parliamentary election, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has reportedly secured a majority in the House of Representatives according to early predictions. Surveys by the public broadcaster NHK indicate that the LDP, led by government chief Sanae Takaichi, will obtain an outright majority on its own. Kyodo news agency comes to the same conclusion. These figures are drawn from post-election polls conducted at polling stations. It is still unclear whether combining this result with its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), will produce a two‑thirds majority.
In the 2024 election the then ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito had already lost its majority in the House of Representatives. Following a defeat in the upper house as well, former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned in September 2025. He was succeeded by Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to hold Japan’s prime ministerial office. Her approval ratings are significantly higher than those of her predecessor, and by calling early elections she sought to secure clear majorities in parliament.