Sanae Takaichi, the head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, secured victory in the lower house vote to become the new prime minister on Tuesday. This paves the way for her to become the country’s first female leader later today.
Takaichi garnered 237 votes, surpassing the majority needed in the 465-seat chamber, according to officials from the lower house.
She is also expected to be confirmed by the less influential upper house and will be inaugurated as Japan’s 104th prime minister this evening, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned last month due to election defeat responsibilities.
