TOKYO -- The ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election is shaping up to be a tight race among the top three contenders, a Nikkei/TV Tokyo survey has found, making it increasingly likely that the winner will be decided through a runoff.
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Support from lawmakers will be key in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party presidential race on Sept. 29. © Reuters
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