Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election for Oct. 27 once he takes office
The plan is not official since he is not prime minister yet, but Ishiba said he mentioned the date early for the logistical convenience of those who have to prepare on relatively short notice.
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Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election once he takes office
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Shigeru Ishiba says he will call a national election for Oct. 27 after he takes office as Japan's prime minister
Shigeru Ishiba says he will call a national election for Oct. 27 after he takes office as Japan's prime minister
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