Candidates
川内 博史 — Kagoshima 1st District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Kagoshima 1st District (2026) — 57,262 votes (31.7%), rank #2 of 4.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 64. Background: 政党役職. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 8
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
64 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
57,262
Vote Share
31.7%
Rank
#2
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2026
Political Context
Party Affiliation
Centrist
中道
Party Candidates 2026
244
Party Seats Won
49
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
30.3%
Occupation & Background
Category政党役職
Detail元立憲民主党政務調査会長代行
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 8
- Age at time of election: 64
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 宮路 拓馬 | LDP | 92,321 | 51.0% |
| #2 | 川内 博史 this page | Centrist | 57,262 | 31.7% |
| #3 | 牧野 俊一 | Sanseito | 27,071 | 15.0% |
| #4 | 小山 慎之介 | JCP | 4,228 | 2.3% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 道下 大樹 — Hokkaido 1st District, 31.6% (Lost)
- 井坂 信彦 — Hyogo 1st District, 31.6% (Lost)
- 吉田 晴美 — Tokyo 8th District, 31.8% (Lost)
- 宮川 伸 — Chiba 13th District, 31.9% (Lost)
- 岡本 章子 — Miyagi 1st District, 31.9% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 道下 大樹 (Centrist, Hokkaido 1st District) — 31.6%
- 井坂 信彦 (Centrist, Hyogo 1st District) — 31.6%
- 吉田 晴美 (Centrist, Tokyo 8th District) — 31.8%
- 宮川 伸 (Centrist, Chiba 13th District) — 31.9%
- 宗清 皇一 (LDP, Osaka 13th District) — 31.9%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
1
Total Votes
227,412
Best Vote Share
46.8%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kagoshima 1st District | Centrist | Single-member | 57,262 | 31.7% | #2 | Lost |
| 2024 | Kagoshima 1st District | CDP | Single-member | 80,918 | 46.0% | #1 | Won |
| 2021 | Kagoshima 1st District | CDP | Single-member | 89,232 | 46.8% | #2 | Lost |
Kagoshima 1st District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 宮路 拓馬 | LDP | 92,321 | 51.0% | 4 | 35,059 |
| 2024 | 川内 博史 | CDP | 80,918 | 46.0% | 3 | 2,697 |
| 2021 | 宮路 拓馬 | LDP | 101,251 | 53.2% | 2 | 12,019 |
Kagoshima Snapshot (2026)
Districts
4
Candidates
13
Seats Filled
4
Active Parties
6
Party representation across Kagoshima
LDP4 cand · 3 won
Sanseito3 cand · 0 won
Centrist2 cand · 1 won
JCP2 cand · 0 won
DPP1 cand · 0 won
SDP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Kagoshima (2026)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三反園 訓 | Kagoshima 2nd District | LDP | 115,396 | 68.5% | Won |
| 森山 裕 | Kagoshima 4th District | LDP | 102,727 | 62.5% | Won |
| 宮路 拓馬 | Kagoshima 1st District | LDP | 92,321 | 51.0% | Won |
| 野間 健 | Kagoshima 3rd District | Centrist | 88,518 | 50.8% | Won |
| 小里 泰弘 | Kagoshima 3rd District | LDP | 85,782 | 49.2% | Lost |
| 高橋 徳美 | Kagoshima 2nd District | Sanseito | 35,570 | 21.1% | Lost |
| 牧野 俊一 | Kagoshima 1st District | Sanseito | 27,071 | 15.0% | Lost |
Where 川内 博史 ranks
Among Centrist single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 53.5% (108 of 202)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 63.2% (707 of 1119)
政党役職 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
131
Cohort Wins
34
Cohort Avg Share
28.8%
Cohort Avg Age
57
川内 博史's 31.7% vote share is 2.86 percentage points above the 政党役職 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 川内 博史 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
川内 博史 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 1 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Kagoshima 1st District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Kagoshima 1st District: 宮路 拓馬 (2026); 川内 博史 (2024); 宮路 拓馬 (2021).
How many Kagoshima districts ran candidates in 2026?expand_more
Kagoshima had 4 districts with 13 total candidates in 2026, of whom 4 won seats.
Did 川内 博史 win the 2026 election?expand_more
川内 博史 did not win the 2026 House of Representatives race in Kagoshima 1st District, recording 57,262 votes (31.7%).
Which party did 川内 博史 represent?expand_more
川内 博史 ran as a Centrist candidate. The party fielded 244 candidates in 2026.
Who won Kagoshima 1st District in 2026?expand_more
宮路 拓馬 (LDP) won Kagoshima 1st District with 92,321 votes, a vote share of 51.0%.