Japan's ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its partner the Japan Innovation Party is projected to maintain control of the House of Representatives following Sunday's general election, according to exit polls released by public broadcaster NHK. The coalition is expected to secure between 302 and 366 seats – surpassing the 233 required for a majority – in a result that reinforces political stability amid regional economic uncertainties.
The LDP alone appears set to retain its single-party majority in the 465-seat chamber, a critical development as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida prepares to address inflation challenges and strengthen Japan's strategic partnerships. NHK's exit poll gathered responses from approximately 340,000 voters across 4,000 polling stations, achieving a 59.7% response rate.
This outcome suggests continuity in Japan's economic policies and security stance during a period of heightened tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. Final results are expected to be confirmed by Monday morning local time.
