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Yoshihiko Noda

Yoshihiko Noda

Co-leader, Centrist Reform Alliance; Former Prime Minister

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Notable Quotes

"We want to win by cornering the current administration." — January 2026

"Now is our chance to start the centrist movement. We seek to achieve a diverse, gender-equal and inclusive society with people-first politics." — January 2026

"The election results are disastrous. We’ll naturally take responsibility." — February 9, 2026, press conference [15]

Stories

Takaichi bets on snap election to lock in mandate

Rule Changes

CRA co-leader resigns February 9 after losing over two-thirds of alliance seats; 'disastrous' results prompt responsibility

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, called a snap election on January 19, 2026, dissolving parliament on January 23 for a record-short 16-day campaign ending February 8. Takaichi's personal approval ratings of 60-78% overcame the party's pre-election scandals, leveraging pledges of fiscal stimulus, two-year food tax suspension, and tough China policy. Official results certified on February 9 confirmed LDP's postwar-record 316 seats alone—surpassing the 2009 DPJ high—securing a two-thirds supermajority even without full coalition reliance.

Updated Feb 9