Here is the breakdown of the results for the top candidates:
- Ishiba – 154 votes
- Koizumi – 136 votes
- Takaichi – 181 votes
The needed majority was supposed to be 368 votes. This means that Ishiba and Takaichi will now face off in the run-off vote. The result should come in the next hour or so.
This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.
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