Candidates
小林 茂樹 — Nara 1st District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Nara 1st District (2026) — 131,313 votes (53.3%), rank #1 of 5.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 61. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 維新
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 5
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
61 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
131,313
Vote Share
53.3%
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文部科学副大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 5
- Age at time of election: 61
Endorsements
維新
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 小林 茂樹 this page | LDP | 131,313 | 53.3% |
| #2 | 馬淵 澄夫 | Centrist | 64,325 | 26.1% |
| #3 | 杉本 葵 | DPP | 29,976 | 12.2% |
| #4 | 黒川 洋司 | Sanseito | 11,181 | 4.5% |
| #5 | 谷川 和広 | JCP | 9,541 | 3.9% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 岸田 文雄 — Hiroshima 1st District, 53.3% (Won)
- 武藤 容治 — Gifu 3rd District, 53.4% (Won)
- 福田 達夫 — Gunma 4th District, 53.4% (Won)
- 小泉 龍司 — Saitama 11th District, 53.4% (Won)
- 山口 壯 — Hyogo 12th District, 53.1% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 岸田 文雄 (LDP, Hiroshima 1st District) — 53.3%
- 武藤 容治 (LDP, Gifu 3rd District) — 53.4%
- 福田 達夫 (LDP, Gunma 4th District) — 53.4%
- 小泉 龍司 (LDP, Saitama 11th District) — 53.4%
- 山口 壯 (LDP, Hyogo 12th District) — 53.1%
Career Timeline
Elections
5
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
288,247
Best Vote Share
53.3%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nara 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 131,313 | 53.3% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Nara 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 73,214 | 31.6% | #2 | Lost |
| 2024 | Kinki Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #5 | Won |
| 2021 | Nara 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 83,718 | 35.1% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Kinki Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #4 | Won |
Nara 1st District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 小林 茂樹 | LDP | 131,313 | 53.3% | 5 | 66,988 |
| 2024 | 馬淵 澄夫 | CDP | 90,323 | 39.0% | 5 | 17,109 |
| 2021 | 馬淵 澄夫 | CDP | 93,050 | 39.0% | 3 | 9,332 |
Nara Snapshot (2026)
Districts
3
Candidates
11
Seats Filled
3
Active Parties
7
Party representation across Nara
LDP3 cand · 3 won
JCP3 cand · 0 won
Centrist1 cand · 0 won
DPP1 cand · 0 won
Sanseito1 cand · 0 won
Ishin1 cand · 0 won
Independent1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Nara (2026)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 高市 早苗 | Nara 2nd District | LDP | 193,708 | 87.0% | Won |
| 田野瀬 太道 | Nara 3rd District | LDP | 120,018 | 62.8% | Won |
| 馬淵 澄夫 | Nara 1st District | Centrist | 64,325 | 26.1% | Lost |
| 原山 大亮 | Nara 3rd District | Ishin | 37,067 | 19.4% | Lost |
| 杉本 葵 | Nara 1st District | DPP | 29,976 | 12.2% | Lost |
| 池田 英子 | Nara 2nd District | JCP | 28,921 | 13.0% | Lost |
| 太田 敦 | Nara 3rd District | JCP | 22,018 | 11.5% | Lost |
Where 小林 茂樹 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 63.3% (181 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 90.1% (1008 of 1119)
大臣 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
161
Cohort Wins
131
Cohort Avg Share
50.2%
Cohort Avg Age
60
小林 茂樹's 53.3% vote share is 3.11 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 小林 茂樹 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
小林 茂樹 has appeared in 5 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Nara 1st District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Nara 1st District: 小林 茂樹 (2026); 馬淵 澄夫 (2024); 馬淵 澄夫 (2021).
How many Nara districts ran candidates in 2026?expand_more
Nara had 3 districts with 11 total candidates in 2026, of whom 3 won seats.
Did 小林 茂樹 win the 2026 election?expand_more
小林 茂樹 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Nara 1st District, recording 131,313 votes (53.3%).
Which party did 小林 茂樹 represent?expand_more
小林 茂樹 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Nara 1st District in 2026?expand_more
小林 茂樹 (LDP) won Nara 1st District with 131,313 votes, a vote share of 53.3%.