Japan elects its first female ruling party leader

Japan’s former Minister of Economic Security, Sanae Takaichi,
has been elected as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic
Party (LDP), marking a historic first for the party,
Azernews reports, citing Japanese media
outlets.

Takaichi emerged victorious over four competitors in the party
leadership race. In the first round, she secured 183 votes,
narrowly edging out her main rival, Shinjiro Koizumi, who received
164 votes, advancing both to the second round. Takaichi ultimately
prevailed in the decisive stage, securing her position as party
leader.

In the coming days, the parliament will vote to confirm the
ruling party’s new leader as the country’s prime minister. If
approved, Takaichi will become Japan’s first female prime
minister.

The leadership race follows the resignation of current Prime
Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who announced in early September that he
would step down as head of the LDP.

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