2024 Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) presidential election

The 2024 Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election will be held in September 2024 to elect the next president of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan. The winner of the election will almost certainly become the next Prime Minister of Japan, due to the LDP's majority in the National Diet.

The LDP presidency is a powerful position, influencing domestic and foreign policy. The election process typically involves LDP Diet members and party members at the prefectural level casting votes. Specific rules and procedures regarding candidate eligibility, voting weights, and scheduling are determined by the LDP executive.

The incumbent LDP President, and therefore Prime Minister, is Fumio Kishida. His term as LDP president expires in September 2024. He is eligible to run for re-election.

Potential candidates and key issues surrounding the election will become clearer as the election date approaches. Factions within the LDP often play a significant role in endorsing candidates and influencing the outcome. Factors influencing the election could include public approval ratings of the Kishida administration, economic performance, geopolitical events, and internal party dynamics. The election's outcome will have significant implications for the direction of Japanese politics and policy.