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Candidates Emerge for LDP Leadership Ahead of October Election

9/17/2025

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Kobayashi Takayuki, former Economic Security Minister, announced his candidacy for the LDP leadership following Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru's resignation.
He aims to lower income taxes for the youth and revise Japan's National Security Strategy.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa also declared his candidacy, highlighting his 30 years of political experience.
Hayashi intends to strengthen party policies and collaborate with opposition parties.
Agriculture Minister Koizumi Shinjiro is joining the race, focusing on party unity and high consumer prices.
The LDP leadership election is scheduled for October 4, with campaigning beginning September 22.

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Kobayashi Takayuki, former Economic Security Minister, announced his candidacy for the LDP leadership following Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru's resignation.
He aims to lower income taxes for the youth and revise Japan's National Security Strategy.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa also declared his candidacy, highlighting his 30 years of political experience.
Hayashi intends to strengthen party policies and collaborate with opposition parties.
Agriculture Minister Koizumi Shinjiro is joining the race, focusing on party unity and high consumer prices.
The LDP leadership election is scheduled for October 4, with campaigning beginning September 22.