Candidates
平口 洋 — Hiroshima 2nd District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Hiroshima 2nd District (2026) — 94,750 votes (51.7%), rank #1 of 4.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 77. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 維新
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 7
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
77 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
94,750
Vote Share
51.7%
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法務大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 7
- Age at time of election: 77
Endorsements
維新
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 平口 洋 this page | LDP | 94,750 | 51.7% |
| #2 | 福田 玄 | DPP | 53,893 | 29.4% |
| #3 | 佐藤 由紀子 | Sanseito | 20,123 | 11.0% |
| #4 | 岡田 博美 | JCP | 14,510 | 7.9% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 深澤 陽一 — Shizuoka 4th District, 51.7% (Won)
- 山本 裕三 — Shizuoka 3rd District, 51.8% (Won)
- 島尻 安伊子 — Okinawa 3rd District, 51.8% (Won)
- 五十嵐 清 — Tochigi 2nd District, 51.8% (Won)
- 西田 昭二 — Ishikawa 3rd District, 51.9% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 深澤 陽一 (LDP, Shizuoka 4th District) — 51.7%
- 山本 裕三 (LDP, Shizuoka 3rd District) — 51.8%
- 島尻 安伊子 (LDP, Okinawa 3rd District) — 51.8%
- 五十嵐 清 (LDP, Tochigi 2nd District) — 51.8%
- 緒方 林太郎 (Independent, Fukuoka 9th District) — 51.9%
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 (2026)
Districts
6
Candidates
25
Seats Filled
6
Active Parties
8
Party representation across Hiroshima
LDP6 cand · 6 won
JCP5 cand · 0 won
Centrist4 cand · 0 won
Sanseito3 cand · 0 won
Independent3 cand · 0 won
DPP2 cand · 0 won
Reiwa1 cand · 0 won
Ishin1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Hiroshima (2026)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小林 史明 | Hiroshima 6th District | LDP | 119,827 | 67.0% | Won |
| 岸田 文雄 | Hiroshima 1st District | LDP | 102,700 | 53.3% | Won |
| 石橋 林太郎 | Hiroshima 3rd District | LDP | 100,352 | 51.4% | Won |
| 新谷 正義 | Hiroshima 4th District | LDP | 89,563 | 47.0% | Won |
| 山本 深 | Hiroshima 5th District | LDP | 78,649 | 50.7% | Won |
| 佐藤 公治 | Hiroshima 5th District | Centrist | 67,715 | 43.7% | Lost |
| 鍋島 勢理 | Hiroshima 4th District | DPP | 61,335 | 32.2% | Lost |
Where 平口 洋 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 55.2% (158 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 87.7% (981 of 1119)
大臣 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
161
Cohort Wins
131
Cohort Avg Share
50.2%
Cohort Avg Age
60
平口 洋's 51.7% vote share is 1.51 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2026.
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 2026.
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 2026?expand_more
Hiroshima had 6 districts with 25 total candidates in 2026, of whom 6 won seats.
Did 平口 洋 win the 2026 election?expand_more
平口 洋 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Hiroshima 2nd District, recording 94,750 votes (51.7%).
Which party did 平口 洋 represent?expand_more
平口 洋 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Hiroshima 2nd District in 2026?expand_more
平口 洋 (LDP) won Hiroshima 2nd District with 94,750 votes, a vote share of 51.7%.