Abe's LDP to back Tokyo Gov. Koike for re-election in July race

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is making final arrangements to support Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike's re-election in a July gubernatorial race, sources familiar with the matter said Monday.The LDP, headed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is seeking to maintain close coordination between the central government and Koike amid prospects that the Tokyo Olympics this summer may have to be postponed due to the global coronavirus outbreak.The July 5 gubernatorial election will be held as the current four-year term is ending for Koike, who has been critical of Abe's administration at times.The upcomin…READ FULL ARTICLE