= 2005 General Elections = The '''2005 General elections''' were called early by [[Japan/JunichiroKoizumi|Koizumi]]. They were held on September 11th, 2005. <> ---- == History == The last [[Japan/Diet#House_of_Representatives|lower house]] [[Japan/Elections|elections]] were held in [[Japan/2003GeneralElections|2003]]. As a part of [[Japan/JunichiroKoizumi|Koizumi's]] privatization plan for [[Japan/Post|Japan Post]], the [[Japan/LiberalDemocraticParty|LDP]] was whipped with threats of calling elections early. While this successfully controlled dissent in the [[Japan/Diet#House_of_Representatives|lower house]], the [[Japan/Diet#House_of_Councillors|upper house]] proved resistant. Koizumi declared that the bill was tied to a vote of no confidence and, after 30 LDP members rebelled, followed through on his threat. ---- == Results == ---- CategoryRicottone