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TOKYO: Former Japanese internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday won the race to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and therefore likely become the next prime minister.
The winner is expected to replace Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba since the party remains the largest in parliament. However, following the recent elections, the LDP-led coalition no longer holds majorities in either chamber and will require cooperation from opposition lawmakers to govern effectively.
Takaichi beat Koizumi in a run-off vote after none of the five candidates won a majority in the first round of voting.
A vote in parliament to choose the next prime minister is expected to be held on Oct. 15.