Candidates
古川 直季 — Southern Kanto Block (PR Block) 2024
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Seat allocated on the LDP list for Southern Kanto Block (PR Block) (2024). List rank #1 of 23 in block.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 56. Background: 議員. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 2
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
56 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 27, 2024
System
PR Block
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
List Position & Outcome
List Rank
#1
Block Candidates
23
Outcome
Won
Win/Loss Outcome
Seat
Seat allocated via party list
Political Context
Party Affiliation
LDP
自民
Party Candidates 2024
325
Party Seats Won
191
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
42.6%
Occupation & Background
Category議員
Detail元横浜市議会議員、元横浜銀行行員
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2024 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 2
- Age at time of election: 56
Comparative Snapshot
Block-Level Allocation
Candidates in Block
23
Distinct Parties
8
Seats Filled
23
LDP Wins
7
In the Southern Kanto Block (PR Block) for 2024, 23 candidates from 8 parties competed for proportional-representation seats. LDP (自民) secured 7 seats in this block, placing 1st on the party list.
Same-Party Peers in 2024
- 宮路 拓馬 — Kyushu Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
- 鬼木 誠 — Kyushu Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
- 國場 幸之助 — Kyushu Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
- 岩田 和親 — Kyushu Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
- 古川 康 — Kyushu Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 宮路 拓馬 (LDP, Kyushu Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
- 鬼木 誠 (LDP, Kyushu Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
- 國場 幸之助 (LDP, Kyushu Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
- 岩田 和親 (LDP, Kyushu Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
- 古川 康 (LDP, Kyushu Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
Career Timeline
Elections
4
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
292,354
Best Vote Share
60.7%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kanagawa 6th District | LDP | Single-member | 120,667 | 60.7% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Southern Kanto Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Kanagawa 6th District | LDP | Single-member | 79,281 | 39.8% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Kanagawa 6th District | LDP | Single-member | 92,405 | 44.3% | #1 | Won |
Southern Kanto Block (PR Block) Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 長野 春信 | LDP | n/a | 0.0% | 23 | n/a |
| 2024 | 古川 直季 | LDP | 1 | 0.0% | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 星野 剛士 | LDP | 1 | 0.0% | 22 | 0 |
議員 cohort (2024)
Cohort Size
212
Cohort Wins
68
Cohort Avg Share
22.9%
Cohort Avg Age
55
古川 直季's 0.0% vote share is 22.86 percentage points below the 議員 cohort average for 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 古川 直季 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
古川 直季 has appeared in 4 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2024.
Who has won Southern Kanto Block (PR Block) in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Southern Kanto Block (PR Block): 長野 春信 (2026); 古川 直季 (2024); 星野 剛士 (2021).
Did 古川 直季 win a seat in the 2024 election?expand_more
古川 直季 secured a seat in the 2024 House of Representatives proportional-representation block (Southern Kanto Block (PR Block)). PR seats are allocated by party list, not by individual vote count.
Which party did 古川 直季 represent?expand_more
古川 直季 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 325 candidates in 2024.
How many seats did LDP take in the Southern Kanto Block (PR Block) in 2024?expand_more
LDP won 7 seats in the Southern Kanto Block (PR Block) for 2024, allocated through proportional representation by party list position.