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The '''1980 General elections''' were called early by [[Japan/MasayoshiOuhira|Ouhira]]. The '''1980 General elections''' were called early by [[Japan/MasayoshiOuhira|Ouhira]]. They were held on June 22nd, 1980.
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Ouhira's health rapidly deteriorated and he passed on June 12th. [[Japan/MasayoshiIto|Ito]] acted as prime minister for the next month. Ouhira's health rapidly deteriorated and he died on June 12th. [[Japan/MasayoshiIto|Ito]] acted as prime minister for the next month.

1980 General Elections

The 1980 General elections were called early by Ouhira. They were held on June 22nd, 1980.

Contents

  1. 1980 General Elections
    1. History
    2. Results

History

The last lower house elections were held in 1979.

A vote of no confidence was called on May 16th. Unexpectedly, due to abstentions by 69 LDP members, the government lost the vote. Ouhira called the election rather than resign.

Ouhira's health rapidly deteriorated and he died on June 12th. Ito acted as prime minister for the next month.

Results

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