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The Democratic Party held a presidential election on 1 September 2017 to choose a replacement for the previous president Renho, who resigned on 27 July 2017. [1]
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Seiji Maehara was elected as the new president.
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The Democratic Party held a presidential election on 1 September 2017 to choose a replacement for the previous president Renho, who resigned on 27 July 2017. [1]
Seiji Maehara was elected as the new president.
Voting was held on 1 September, following a campaign period from 21 August.
| Candidates | Total points | Caucus | Endorsed candidates | Local councillors | Party members & supporters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seiji Maehara | 502pts (60.19%) | 83 (166pts) | 84 (84pts) | 724 (115pts) | 51,692 (137pts) |
| Yukio Edano | 332pts (39.81%) | 51 (102pts) | 42 (42pts) | 590 (94pts) | 38,409 (94pts) |
| Invalid votes | - | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1,084 |
| Total | 834pts (100%) | 142 (268pts) | 126 (126pts) | 1,319 (209pts) | 91,185 (231pts) |
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