Japan: Ruling LDP Loses Majority After Snap Election

The Facts

• Japan's snap election has seen the ruling Liberal Democrat Party (LDP) and coalition partner Komeito lose their majority in the country's lower house of parliament, with no party reaching the required 233 seats.

• According to state broadcaster NHK, LDP finished with 191 seats, followed by 148 seats for the Constitutional Democratic Party, 38 seats for the Japan Restoration Council, 28 seats for the National Democratic Party, and 24 seats for Komeito within the 465-seat chamber.

• The result sees the LDP lose 65 seats and Komeito lose eight seats, with the Constitutional Democratic Party gaining 50 seats. This is the first time that that the LDP has lost its majority in the lower chamber for 15 years.