Expectations and Challenges for 29-Year-Old Newcomer After Proportional Revival Election Against LDP Secretary-General
A 29-year-old newcomer from the Democratic Party of the People, Makoto Sasaki, secured a proportional seat in the Japanese House of Representatives against a well-established LDP secretary-general despite a defeat in a direct contest.
29-Year-Old Newcomer from the Democratic Party of the People Certain to Win; LDP Secretary-General Recovers in His Stronghold
A 29-year-old newcomer from the Democratic Party of the People, Makoto Sasaki, has secured a proportional representation seat after a notable election loss to LDP Secretary-General Shun'ichi Suzuki in Iwate's 2nd district.