Candidates
和田 政宗 — Tohoku Block (PR Block) 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Seat allocated on the Sanseito list for Tohoku Block (PR Block) (2026). List rank #11 of 12 in block.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 51. Status entering: Newcomer.
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
51 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th2 8, 2026
System
PR Block
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
List Position & Outcome
List Rank
#11
Block Candidates
12
Outcome
Won
Win/Loss Outcome
Seat
Seat allocated via party list
Political Context
Party Affiliation
Sanseito
参政
Party Candidates 2026
197
Party Seats Won
15
Prefectures
56
Avg Share
10.8%
Occupation & Background
Detail元参議院議員
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Newcomer
- Total recorded wins to date: 1
- Age at time of election: 51
Comparative Snapshot
Block-Level Allocation
Candidates in Block
12
Distinct Parties
5
Seats Filled
12
Sanseito Wins
1
In the Tohoku Block (PR Block) for 2026, 12 candidates from 5 parties competed for proportional-representation seats. Sanseito (参政) secured 1 seat in this block, placing 11th on the party list.
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 島村 薫 — Chugoku Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
- 木下 敏之 — Kyushu Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
- 牧野 俊一 — Kyushu Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
- 豊田 真由子 — Northern Kanto Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
- 青木 ひとみ — Northern Kanto Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 吉田 真次 (LDP, Chugoku Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
- 阿部 俊子 (LDP, Chugoku Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
- 俵田 祐児 (LDP, Chugoku Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
- 斉藤 鉄夫 (Centrist, Chugoku Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
- 平林 晃 (Centrist, Chugoku Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
Career Timeline
Elections
2
Career Wins
1
Total Votes
36,086
Best Vote Share
14.7%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tohoku Block (PR Block) | Sanseito | PR Block | 0 | 0.0% | #11 | Won |
| 2026 | Miyagi 2nd District | Sanseito | Single-member | 36,086 | 14.7% | #3 | Lost |
Tohoku Block (PR Block) Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 江渡 聡徳 | LDP | n/a | 0.0% | 12 | n/a |
| 2024 | 江渡 聡徳 | LDP | 1 | 0.0% | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 津島 淳 | LDP | 1 | 0.0% | 13 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 和田 政宗 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
和田 政宗 has appeared in 2 recorded elections, winning 1 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Tohoku Block (PR Block) in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Tohoku Block (PR Block): 江渡 聡徳 (2026); 江渡 聡徳 (2024); 津島 淳 (2021).
Did 和田 政宗 win a seat in the 2026 election?expand_more
和田 政宗 secured a seat in the 2026 House of Representatives proportional-representation block (Tohoku Block (PR Block)). PR seats are allocated by party list, not by individual vote count.
Which party did 和田 政宗 represent?expand_more
和田 政宗 ran as a Sanseito candidate. The party fielded 197 candidates in 2026.
How many seats did Sanseito take in the Tohoku Block (PR Block) in 2026?expand_more
Sanseito won 1 seat in the Tohoku Block (PR Block) for 2026, allocated through proportional representation by party list position.