The outcome of the LDP's upcoming leadership election is likely to be heavily influenced by the votes of rank-and-file party members and supporters across the country. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/15/japan/politics/koizumi-takaichi-seen-running-ahead-in-ldp-race/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #shinjirokoizumi#sanaetakaichi#toshimitsumotegi #takayukikobayashi#yoshimasahayashi