PM Sanae Takaichi’s party set for majority in Japan parliamentary elections

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 8, 2026 at 04:10 PM

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In Japan's parliamentary elections on February 8, 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is projected to secure a majority in the lower house. Exit polls indicate the LDP could win 274 to 328 of the 465 seats, exceeding the 233 needed for a majority. Together with its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, the LDP could control as many as 366 seats. Takaichi called the snap elections after only three months in office, hoping to improve the party's standing amidst funding and religious scandals. Her promise to suspend the sales tax on food has raised concerns among investors about Japan's debt. Despite record snowfall disrupting voting in some areas, residents participated in the election.

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Reuters 30% Osaka 30% Tokyo 30% China ×240% Japan Innovation Party 50% NHK ×360% Japan ×680% Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) ×580% Sanae Takaichi ×690%

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Japan

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