LDP dominates in Japan's by-elections, snap poll unlikely.
TL;DR
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling Liberal Democratic Party won four out of five key by-elections, seen as crucial tests of his popularity. However, Kishida ruled out dissolving the Lower House and calling for a snap poll after the Group of Seven leaders' meeting in Hiroshima next month.
Topics:worldpolitics#by-elections#fumio-kishida#liberal-democratic-party#politics#popularity#snap-poll
- Kishida rules out snap poll after LDP wins big in Sunday by-elections The Japan Times
- Japan ruling party candidates win four of five by-elections - NHK Reuters
- Japan's ruling LDP wins 4 of 5 seats in Diet by-elections Nikkei Asia
- Voting underway for five by-elections amid snap election rumors The Japan Times
- Japan's LDP Wins Four of Five Seats as Election Talk Simmers Bloomberg
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