The ruling Liberal Democratic Party suffered a setback on Oct. 24 when its candidate lost in the Upper House by-election in Shizuoka Prefecture, despite earlier reports that put him comfortably in the lead.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he solemnly accepts the ruling Liberal Democratic Party s loss in one of two by-elections held ahead of the general election this weekend.
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Media polls for the Oct. 31 general election have suggested that the LDP and its coalition partner, Komeito, will retain their majority in the House of Representatives.