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Japan’s ruling LDP gains ground in pre-election poll

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has expanded its lead from last week in a Kyodo News poll on the proportional representation race ahead of the Feb. 8 election, the survey showed on Sunday.

02 Feb 2026-10:26
Japan ramps up security for Feb. 8 election

Japan has stepped up security measures ahead of the House of Representatives election scheduled for February 8, amid growing concerns over threats to political candidates in the wake of the 2022 assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.

31 Jan 2026-13:45
Japan's election campaigning begins Takaichi seeks new mandate

Election campaigning officially got underway in Japan on Tuesday ahead of the Feb. 8 vote, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks to secure a new mandate.

27 Jan 2026-17:48
Japan's Takaichi dissolves lower house for Feb. 8 snap election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday dissolved the House of Representatives, setting the stage for a snap general election to be held on Feb. 8, as she seeks a fresh public mandate to advance her economic and security policy agenda alongside her newly formed coalition partner.

23 Jan 2026-09:01
Japan PM Takaichi calls snap election on Feb 8

19 Jan 2026-13:47
Japan's Takaichi to dissolve lower house on Friday

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Friday for a snap general election, the opening day of this year's ordinary parliamentary session.

19 Jan 2026-13:19
Japan opposition parties unite ahead of snap election

Japan’s main opposition, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ), and Komeito, a former longtime ruling coalition partner, announced on Thursday that they have agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election, according to leaders of both parties.

15 Jan 2026-12:09
Türkiye may hold a snap presidential election in 2027

02 Aug 2025-22:20
Macron considers snap election in France as early as fall

Emmanuel Macron is considering dissolving parliament and calling snap elections as early as this fall, as his renewed international profile appears to be bolstering his popularity within France.

22 Apr 2025-18:39
Ontario Premier reveals similar cabinet lineup after snap election

Ontario Premier Doug Ford revealed a new cabinet on Wednesday, making some changes with new names in key roles, but leaving many prominent portfolios – including finance, health, and transportation – unchanged, following a snap election last month that was fought in the shadow of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

20 Mar 2025-00:37

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