Candidates
古川 康 — Saga 2nd District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Saga 2nd District (2026) — 106,320 votes (55.5%), rank #1 of 2.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 67. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 維新
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 5
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
67 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
106,320
Vote Share
55.5%
Rank
#1
Outcome
Won
Win/Loss Outcome
Seat
Elected to the House of Representatives
Political Context
Party Affiliation
LDP
自民
Party Candidates 2026
353
Party Seats Won
316
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
50.4%
Occupation & Background
Category大臣
Detail元国土交通副大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 5
- Age at time of election: 67
Endorsements
維新
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 古川 康 this page | LDP | 106,320 | 55.5% |
| #2 | 大串 博志 | Centrist | 85,185 | 44.5% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 向山 淳 — Hokkaido 8th District, 55.3% (Won)
- 村井 英樹 — Saitama 1st District, 55.7% (Won)
- 山口 晋 — Saitama 10th District, 55.3% (Won)
- 野田 聖子 — Gifu 1st District, 55.8% (Won)
- 野中 厚 — Saitama 12th District, 55.8% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 向山 淳 (LDP, Hokkaido 8th District) — 55.3%
- 村井 英樹 (LDP, Saitama 1st District) — 55.7%
- 山口 晋 (LDP, Saitama 10th District) — 55.3%
- 野田 聖子 (LDP, Gifu 1st District) — 55.8%
- 野中 厚 (LDP, Saitama 12th District) — 55.8%
Career Timeline
Elections
5
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
281,100
Best Vote Share
55.5%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saga 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 106,320 | 55.5% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Saga 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 76,554 | 41.0% | #2 | Lost |
| 2024 | Kyushu Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #6 | Won |
| 2021 | Saga 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 98,224 | 48.0% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Kyushu Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #5 | Won |
Saga 2nd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 古川 康 | LDP | 106,320 | 55.5% | 2 | 21,135 |
| 2024 | 大串 博志 | CDP | 95,581 | 51.2% | 4 | 19,027 |
| 2021 | 大串 博志 | CDP | 106,608 | 52.0% | 2 | 8,384 |
Where 古川 康 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 71% (203 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 92% (1030 of 1119)
大臣 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
161
Cohort Wins
131
Cohort Avg Share
50.2%
Cohort Avg Age
60
古川 康's 55.5% vote share is 5.31 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 古川 康 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
古川 康 has appeared in 5 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Saga 2nd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Saga 2nd District: 古川 康 (2026); 大串 博志 (2024); 大串 博志 (2021).
Did 古川 康 win the 2026 election?expand_more
古川 康 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Saga 2nd District, recording 106,320 votes (55.5%).
Which party did 古川 康 represent?expand_more
古川 康 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Saga 2nd District in 2026?expand_more
古川 康 (LDP) won Saga 2nd District with 106,320 votes, a vote share of 55.5%.