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1st LD: Japan PM Takaichi says general election set for Feb. 8

1st LD: Japan PM Takaichi says general election set for Feb. 8

Xinhua
19 Jan 2026, 15:15 GMT+

TOKYO, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday announced her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election set for Feb. 8.

At a press conference, Takaichi said she will dissolve the 465-member lower house on Friday, the opening day of this year's ordinary parliamentary session.

Voting will take place on Feb. 8, with official campaigning starting from Jan. 27, she said.

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