Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in special vote seen as punishment for corruption scandal
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Japan's ruling party say they "humbly accept" election results that have been seen as punishment for their corruption...
The scandal centers on unreported political funds raised through tickets sold for party events. It led to 10 people — lawmakers and their aides — being indicted in January.
Japan's governing party has lost all three seats being contested in parliamentary by-elections Sunday.
Japan's governing party has lost all three seats being contested in parliamentary by-elections Sunday.