Yoshimasa Hayashi seen as LDP leadership contender after Cabinet exit

According to a report by Japan Times… Of the four candidates who contested the party’s last leadership election, Hayashi is the only one not to be holding a Cabinet or senior party post. complete report is on below link. Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/22/japan/politics/japan-ldp-hayashi-party-leadership-battle/