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LDP's Landslide Victory Boosts Takaichi's Cabinet Support to 72%

2/17/2026

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The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, won a sweeping victory in Japan's Lower House election.
The party secured more than two-thirds of seats and added 66 lawmakers who will attend study sessions on policy priorities, including rising prices and potential consumption tax cuts.
Public support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet stands at 72%.
An opinion poll shows 55.6% viewed the results positively.

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Story summary

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, won a sweeping victory in Japan's Lower House election.
The party secured more than two-thirds of seats and added 66 lawmakers who will attend study sessions on policy priorities, including rising prices and potential consumption tax cuts.
Public support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet stands at 72%.
An opinion poll shows 55.6% viewed the results positively.