September 2017 Democratic Party (Japan, 2016) leadership election

The September 2017 Democratic Party held a presidential election on 1 September 2017 to choose a replacement for the previous president Renho, who resigned on 27 July 2017.

Seiji Maehara was elected as the new president.

Candidates

 * Seiji Maehara, former party president (2005–06) and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2010-11).
 * Yukio Edano, former Chief Cabinet Minister (2011) and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (2012-12).

Results
Voting was held on 1 September, following a campaign period from 21 August.