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The 2020 Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan presidential election was held on 10 September 2020. [1] It was won by Yukio Edano. [2]
| Candidate(s) | Date of birth | Current position | Party faction | Electoral district | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 29 July 1974 (age 46) | Member of the House of Representatives (since 2003) Previous offices held
| None |  | |
 | 31 May 1964 (age 56) | Member of the House of Representatives (since 1993) Previous offices held
| None |  | |
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