Candidates
中谷 元 — Kochi 1st District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Kochi 1st District (2021) — 104,837 votes (64.3%), rank #1 of 4.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 64. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 公明
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 11
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
64 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
104,837
Vote Share
64.3%
Rank
#1
Outcome
Won
Win/Loss Outcome
Seat
Elected to the House of Representatives
Political Context
Party Affiliation
LDP
自民
Party Candidates 2021
351
Party Seats Won
261
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
51.1%
Occupation & Background
Category大臣
Detail元防衛大臣、元自民党副幹事長
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 11
- Age at time of election: 64
Endorsements
公明
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 中谷 元 this page | LDP | 104,837 | 64.3% |
| #2 | 武内 則男 | CDP | 50,033 | 30.7% |
| #3 | 中島 康治 | NHK Party | 4,081 | 2.5% |
| #4 | 川田 永二 | Independent | 4,036 | 2.5% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 森 英介 — Chiba 11th District, 64.4% (Won)
- 額賀 福志郎 — Ibaraki 2nd District, 64.5% (Won)
- 高市 早苗 — Nara 2nd District, 64.6% (Won)
- 浜田 靖一 — Chiba 12th District, 64.0% (Won)
- 木村 次郎 — Aomori 3rd District, 65.0% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 森 英介 (LDP, Chiba 11th District) — 64.4%
- 額賀 福志郎 (LDP, Ibaraki 2nd District) — 64.5%
- 野田 佳彦 (CDP, Chiba 4th District) — 64.5%
- 岡田 克也 (CDP, Mie 3rd District) — 64.1%
- 高市 早苗 (LDP, Nara 2nd District) — 64.6%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
285,990
Best Vote Share
64.3%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kochi 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 92,043 | 59.8% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Kochi 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 89,110 | 61.5% | #1 | Won |
| 2021 | Kochi 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 104,837 | 64.3% | #1 | Won |
Kochi 1st District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 中谷 元 | LDP | 92,043 | 59.8% | 3 | 53,183 |
| 2024 | 中谷 元 | LDP | 89,110 | 61.5% | 2 | 33,360 |
| 2021 | 中谷 元 | LDP | 104,837 | 64.3% | 4 | 54,804 |
Where 中谷 元 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 84.6% (236 of 279)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 94.9% (813 of 857)
大臣 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
216
Cohort Wins
153
Cohort Avg Share
50.1%
Cohort Avg Age
61
中谷 元's 64.3% vote share is 14.23 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 中谷 元 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
中谷 元 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2021.
Who has won Kochi 1st District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Kochi 1st District: 中谷 元 (2026); 中谷 元 (2024); 中谷 元 (2021).
Did 中谷 元 win the 2021 election?expand_more
中谷 元 won the 2021 House of Representatives race in Kochi 1st District, recording 104,837 votes (64.3%).
Which party did 中谷 元 represent?expand_more
中谷 元 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 351 candidates in 2021.
Who won Kochi 1st District in 2021?expand_more
中谷 元 (LDP) won Kochi 1st District with 104,837 votes, a vote share of 64.3%.