Maehara resigned over election performance

Japan Innovation Party co-leader Maehara submitted his resignation to co-leader Yoshimura due to poor performance in the Upper House election. Maehara stated the party failed to attract voters who left the Liberal Democratic Party, acknowledging a slump outside the Kansai region despite winning seven seats. The party will compile a report on the election results by the end of August, with focus on Maehara's future role.