On September 29, 2024, newly elected LDP leader Shigeru Ishiba began forming his cabinet and party leadership. Early reports indicated Taro Aso would become party vice president, but by midday, it was confirmed that former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga would take this role. Throughout the day, various cabinet positions were finalized, including Katsunobu Kato as Finance Minister and Takeshi Iwaya as Foreign Minister. Ishiba also decided on key party positions, with Moriyama as Secretary-General and Suzuki as General Council Chairman. By afternoon, Ishiba had settled on October 27 as the date for the general election, with plans to dissolve the lower house on October 9. This swift cabinet formation and election planning demonstrate Ishiba's intent to quickly establish his leadership and seek a public mandate.