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Japan’s 2026 election sees 24.4% female candidates, below the 35% goal, despite a female PM and some party progress.
In Japan's upcoming February 8, 2026, general election, 24.4% of lower house candidates are women—313 individuals, a slight increase from 2024 but still below the government's 35% target.
While the Sanseito party leads in female representation at 43.2%, the Liberal Democratic Party has only 12.8% female candidates.
Despite Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in 2023 and pledging to improve gender representation, her administration has maintained a male-dominated cabinet and has not set new gender targets, highlighting persistent challenges in achieving political parity.
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En las elecciones de 2026 en Japón, el 24,4% de los candidatos son mujeres, por debajo de la meta del 35%, a pesar de una primera ministra y algunos avances del partido.