September 2017 Democratic Party (Japan, 2016) leadership election
# 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.

Voting results :

| Candidates | Total points | Caucus | Endorsed candidates | Local councillors | Party members & supporters |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Seiji Maehara | 502pts (60.19%) | 83 (166pts) | 84 (84pts) | 724 (115pts) | 51,692 (137pts) |
| Yukio Edano | 332pts (39.81%) | 51 (102pts) | 42 (42pts) | 590 (94pts) | 38,409 (94pts) |
| Invalid votes | - | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1,084 |
| Total | 834pts (100%) | 142 (268pts) | 126 (126pts) | 1,319 (209pts) | 91,185 (231pts) |
