Democratic Party's Maehara to run in leadership race

Democratic Party's Maehara to run in leadership race

Democratic Party lawmaker Seiji Maehara (standing), a former foreign minister, addresses a meeting of his group at the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2016. Maehara, who voiced his intention to run in the main opposition party's leadership election in September, will hold a press conference the following day. Renho, acting leader of the party, already announced that she will run the race. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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