2009 Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) presidential election

A presidential election was held in the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan on 28 September 2009 after the current party leader and outgoing Prime Minister of Japan Tarō Asō announced that he would resign after losing badly in the general election held on 30 August 2009.AFP: Japan's next PM stresses US ties 

Asō announced on 8 September he would resign on 16 September 2009,Aso to resign as LDP chief on Sept. 16 which he did as planned.Taro Aso resigns as LDP president - People's Daily Online

Sadakazu Tanigaki was elected with 300 of 498 ballots on 28 September 2009.Sadakazu Tanigaki elected president of Japan's main opposition LDP - People's Daily Online

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