Candidates
平口 洋 — Hiroshima 2nd District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Hiroshima 2nd District (2021) — 133,126 votes (65.2%), rank #1 of 2.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 73. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 公明
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 5
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
73 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
133,126
Vote Share
65.2%
Rank
#1
Outcome
Won
Win/Loss Outcome
Seat
Elected to the House of Representatives
Political Context
Party Affiliation
LDP
自民
Party Candidates 2021
351
Party Seats Won
261
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
51.1%
Occupation & Background
Category大臣
Detail元法務副大臣、元衆議院法務委員長
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 5
- Age at time of election: 73
Endorsements
公明
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 平口 洋 this page | LDP | 133,126 | 65.2% |
| #2 | 大井 赤亥 | CDP | 70,939 | 34.8% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 木村 次郎 — Aomori 3rd District, 65.0% (Won)
- 福田 達夫 — Gunma 4th District, 65.0% (Won)
- 稲田 朋美 — Fukui 1st District, 65.5% (Won)
- 高市 早苗 — Nara 2nd District, 64.6% (Won)
- 棚橋 泰文 — Gifu 2nd District, 65.8% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 木村 次郎 (LDP, Aomori 3rd District) — 65.0%
- 福田 達夫 (LDP, Gunma 4th District) — 65.0%
- 稲田 朋美 (LDP, Fukui 1st District) — 65.5%
- 高市 早苗 (LDP, Nara 2nd District) — 64.6%
- 棚橋 泰文 (LDP, Gifu 2nd District) — 65.8%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
310,319
Best Vote Share
65.2%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hiroshima 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 94,750 | 51.7% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Hiroshima 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 82,443 | 45.0% | #1 | Won |
| 2021 | Hiroshima 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 133,126 | 65.2% | #1 | Won |
Hiroshima 2nd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 平口 洋 | LDP | 94,750 | 51.7% | 4 | 40,857 |
| 2024 | 平口 洋 | LDP | 82,443 | 45.0% | 4 | 20,764 |
| 2021 | 平口 洋 | LDP | 133,126 | 65.2% | 2 | 62,187 |
Hiroshima Snapshot (2021)
Districts
7
Candidates
24
Seats Filled
7
Active Parties
9
Party representation across Hiroshima
LDP6 cand · 5 won
CDP6 cand · 1 won
Independent4 cand · 0 won
JCP2 cand · 0 won
Ishin2 cand · 0 won
SDP1 cand · 0 won
Minor Parties1 cand · 0 won
Komeito1 cand · 1 won
NHK Party1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Hiroshima (2021)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 岸田 文雄 | Hiroshima 1st District | LDP | 133,704 | 80.7% | Won |
| 小林 史明 | Hiroshima 7th District | LDP | 123,396 | 66.4% | Won |
| 斉藤 鉄夫 | Hiroshima 3rd District | Komeito | 97,844 | 55.1% | Won |
| 寺田 稔 | Hiroshima 5th District | LDP | 87,434 | 67.7% | Won |
| 佐藤 公治 | Hiroshima 6th District | CDP | 83,796 | 51.4% | Won |
| 小島 敏文 | Hiroshima 6th District | LDP | 79,158 | 48.6% | Lost |
| 新谷 正義 | Hiroshima 4th District | LDP | 78,253 | 48.3% | Won |
Where 平口 洋 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 86.7% (242 of 279)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 95.7% (820 of 857)
大臣 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
216
Cohort Wins
153
Cohort Avg Share
50.1%
Cohort Avg Age
61
平口 洋's 65.2% vote share is 15.13 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 平口 洋 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
平口 洋 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2021.
Who has won Hiroshima 2nd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Hiroshima 2nd District: 平口 洋 (2026); 平口 洋 (2024); 平口 洋 (2021).
How many Hiroshima districts ran candidates in 2021?expand_more
Hiroshima had 7 districts with 24 total candidates in 2021, of whom 7 won seats.
Did 平口 洋 win the 2021 election?expand_more
平口 洋 won the 2021 House of Representatives race in Hiroshima 2nd District, recording 133,126 votes (65.2%).
Which party did 平口 洋 represent?expand_more
平口 洋 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 351 candidates in 2021.
Who won Hiroshima 2nd District in 2021?expand_more
平口 洋 (LDP) won Hiroshima 2nd District with 133,126 votes, a vote share of 65.2%.