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Japan's LDP Leads Senate Race Amid Tax Debate

7/7/2025

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In Japan's upcoming Senate election, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is in the lead with 23.6% support, while the Constitutional Democratic Party trails at 11%. The emerging Sanseito party has garnered 6.3%. Notably, 57% of voters favor cutting consumption tax over cash benefits for inflation relief, and 47% advocate for stricter regulations on foreigner acceptance.

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Story summary

In Japan's upcoming Senate election, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is in the lead with 23.6% support, while the Constitutional Democratic Party trails at 11%. The emerging Sanseito party has garnered 6.3%. Notably, 57% of voters favor cutting consumption tax over cash benefits for inflation relief, and 47% advocate for stricter regulations on foreigner acceptance.