Japan's LDP under Sanae Takaichi wins a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives election; Modi congratulates her
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, won a two-thirds majority on its own in the snap election to the 465-seat House of Representatives held on 8 February 2026.
Summary
Japan held a snap election to the 465-seat House of Representatives, the lower house of the National Diet, on 8 February 2026. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party won a two-thirds majority on its own, which CSIS and The Japan Times describe as the largest share for a single party in postwar Japan. Together with its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin), the ruling bloc won 352 seats, according to The Japan Times and CSIS. The main opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, formed by the Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito, came a distant second. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her the same day, saying the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership plays a vital role in global peace, stability and prosperity.
Key facts
- Date
- 8 February 2026 (snap election)
- House
- House of Representatives, 465 seats
- Result
- LDP alone won a two-thirds majority
- Coalition partner
- Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin)
- Main opposition
- Centrist Reform Alliance (CDP + Komeito)
- India–Japan ties
- Special Strategic and Global Partnership
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which party, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, won a two-thirds majority in Japan's House of Representatives election on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Liberal Democratic Party
Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won a two-thirds majority on its own.
How many seats does Japan's House of Representatives have, as contested on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 465
All 465 seats of the House of Representatives, the lower house of the National Diet, were contested.
Consider the following about Japan's House of Representatives election of 8 February 2026: 1. The ruling LDP's coalition partner was the Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin). 2. The election was held on its regular due date at the end of the house's full term. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. It was a snap election, not one held at the end of the full term; the LDP's partner was the Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin).