Japan’s ruling coalition is on course to lose its majority in the upper house, according to exit polls from the July 20 election.
After losing control of the more powerful lower house in October 2024, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces an uncertain future if final results show a loss for his coalition on the July 20 ballot. Additionally, the voting is taking place against an imminent Aug. 1 trade negotiation deadline with the United States.
In an election where half the seats are open, Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito need 50 seats to maintain a majority in the 248-seat upper chamber. They are projected to win 32 to 51 seats, according to an exit poll by public broadcaster NHK….
Japan’s Minority Government Poised to Lose Control of Upper House: Exit Polls
