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Who is winning in the Japan election?

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Japan's ruling coalition, led by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, is projected to lose control of the upper house. Opposition parties are gaining support, while Prime Minister Ishiba's party is expected to fall short of the majority needed.

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Japan's ruling coalition loses control of upper house

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  • NHK projects Prime Minister Ishiba's coalition will lose control of the upper house. 6s
  • The coalition is expected to fall short of the 50 seats needed for a majority. 33s
  • Ishiba acknowledges the defeat but intends to remain as prime minister. 1m 3s
  • Opposition parties gain support amid rising consumer prices and calls for tax cuts. 1m 17s
  • The far-right San Sato Party is set to increase its seats in the upper house. 1m 41s
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Japan's ruling coalition loses control of upper house
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Reuters
16 hours ago
Japan's ruling coalition loses control of upper house

NHK projects Prime Minister Ishiba's coalition is certain to lose control of the upper house.

Japan's ruling coalition loses control of upper house
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Reuters
16 hours ago
Japan's ruling coalition loses control of upper house

Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party and coalition partner Komeito are certain to fall short of the 50 seats needed for a majority.

Japan heads to the polls for Upper House elections
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France 24
1 day ago
Japan heads to the polls for Upper House elections

Polls show the Liberal Democratic Party falling short of its goal to win at least 50 of the 125 seats in the upper house.

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