TOKYO (Reuters] – Fumio, the Japanese Prime Minister, suffered an unexpected loss a week prior to his Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) head into a national poll. His losing a closely-watched by election focused attention on the fact that he had lost support a month in his first month of the job.

Kishida suggested a new capitalism that tackles inequality. He also promised to repeal some Abenomics policies of Shinzo Abe, his ex-boss.

He has not been able to instill confidence among the people and his weak showing at Sunday’s election to the lower house could lead to him being elected as another premier for a short term, just like Yoshihide Sagawa who was reelected after one year.

Recent polls show support for LDP around 38%. However, the party which has ruled Japan since the war ended is widely expected to keep its majority with Komeito as its junior partner.

However, one of two parliamentary By-Elections that were held over the weekend showed the future vote is not going to be smooth. The LDP was defeated in Shizuoka, west Tokyo. This happened despite Kishida’s two attempts to win over voters.

Kishida stated that “the result in Shizuoka has been disappointing” to reporters just hours later. He stated that he would “solemnly accept” the result and analyze the causes.

LDP was elected to the second by-election in Yamaguchi (a conservative stronghold). Two special elections marked the beginning of national elections after Kishida was elected.

Although he publicly stated a goal for a coalition to win a majority of 233 seats in 465-seat Lower House – far below what the LDP held before the election, the primary focus is still on whether or not the LDP can retain its majority.

However, this is becoming difficult according to Shigenobu Tamura. He was a former LDP official, and also a political commentator.

He said, “Party members might start speaking out depending on the outcome of this election.”

On Monday, a poll conducted by Fuji News Network showed that the LDP lost 40 seats. It was not clear if the party will retain its majority.

A poll done by Asahi Daily predicted that although the party might lose some seats, the number of votes needed to secure a majority would be well in excess of 233.