2011 Democratic Party of Japan leadership election

2011 Democratic Party of Japan leadership election
29 August 2011
 
Candidate Yoshihiko Noda Banri Kaieda Seiji Maehara
First round 102 (25.8%) 143 (36.2%) 74 (18.7%)
Runoff 213 (54.8%) 177 (45.2%)
 
Candidate Michihiko Kano Sumio Mabuchi
First round 52 (13.2%) 24 (6.1%)
Previous President

Naoto Kan

 President

Yoshihiko Noda

The 2011 Democratic Party of Japan leadership election took place on 29 August 2011. The election was held to replace outgoing president and Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who resigned on 26 August.

In a field of five candidates, finance minister Yoshihiko Noda pulled off a come-from-behind victory against economy minister Banri Kaieda. Noda secured support from members who had previously supported Seiji Maehara and Michihiko Kano, delivering him a majority in the runoff. Noda was elected Prime Minister by the Diet on 30 August and formally appointed by Emperor Akihito on 2 September.

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