Candidates
木原 稔 — Kumamoto 1st District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Kumamoto 1st District (2026) — 144,036 votes (63.2%), rank #1 of 3.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 56. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 維新
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 7
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
56 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
144,036
Vote Share
63.2%
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官房長官
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 7
- Age at time of election: 56
Endorsements
維新
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 木原 稔 this page | LDP | 144,036 | 63.2% |
| #2 | 鎌田 聡 | Centrist | 55,802 | 24.5% |
| #3 | 山口 誠太郎 | Sanseito | 28,055 | 12.3% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 中田 宏 — Toyama 1st District, 63.4% (Won)
- 高村 正大 — Yamaguchi 1st District, 63.5% (Won)
- 田野瀬 太道 — Nara 3rd District, 62.8% (Won)
- 森山 裕 — Kagoshima 4th District, 62.5% (Won)
- 林 芳正 — Yamaguchi 3rd District, 62.5% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 中田 宏 (LDP, Toyama 1st District) — 63.4%
- 高村 正大 (LDP, Yamaguchi 1st District) — 63.5%
- 田野瀬 太道 (LDP, Nara 3rd District) — 62.8%
- 森山 裕 (LDP, Kagoshima 4th District) — 62.5%
- 林 芳正 (LDP, Yamaguchi 3rd District) — 62.5%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
385,475
Best Vote Share
63.2%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kumamoto 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 144,036 | 63.2% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Kumamoto 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 110,068 | 55.1% | #1 | Won |
| 2021 | Kumamoto 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 131,371 | 61.0% | #1 | Won |
Kumamoto 1st District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 木原 稔 | LDP | 144,036 | 63.2% | 3 | 88,234 |
| 2024 | 木原 稔 | LDP | 110,068 | 55.1% | 3 | 45,830 |
| 2021 | 木原 稔 | LDP | 131,371 | 61.0% | 2 | 47,529 |
Kumamoto Snapshot (2026)
Districts
4
Candidates
14
Seats Filled
4
Active Parties
7
Party representation across Kumamoto
LDP4 cand · 4 won
Sanseito4 cand · 0 won
JCP2 cand · 0 won
Centrist1 cand · 0 won
SDP1 cand · 0 won
Ishin1 cand · 0 won
DPP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Kumamoto (2026)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 金子 恭之 | Kumamoto 4th District | LDP | 141,699 | 66.2% | Won |
| 坂本 哲志 | Kumamoto 3rd District | LDP | 116,925 | 66.6% | Won |
| 西野 太亮 | Kumamoto 2nd District | LDP | 115,583 | 71.5% | Won |
| 鎌田 聡 | Kumamoto 1st District | Centrist | 55,802 | 24.5% | Lost |
| 霍田 和佳 | Kumamoto 3rd District | Sanseito | 32,850 | 18.7% | Lost |
| 前田 智徳 | Kumamoto 2nd District | Sanseito | 31,019 | 19.2% | Lost |
| 山口 誠太郎 | Kumamoto 1st District | Sanseito | 28,055 | 12.3% | Lost |
Where 木原 稔 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 85.7% (245 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 96.2% (1077 of 1119)
大臣 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
161
Cohort Wins
131
Cohort Avg Share
50.2%
Cohort Avg Age
60
木原 稔's 63.2% vote share is 13.01 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 木原 稔 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
木原 稔 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Kumamoto 1st District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Kumamoto 1st District: 木原 稔 (2026); 木原 稔 (2024); 木原 稔 (2021).
How many Kumamoto districts ran candidates in 2026?expand_more
Kumamoto had 4 districts with 14 total candidates in 2026, of whom 4 won seats.
Did 木原 稔 win the 2026 election?expand_more
木原 稔 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Kumamoto 1st District, recording 144,036 votes (63.2%).
Which party did 木原 稔 represent?expand_more
木原 稔 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Kumamoto 1st District in 2026?expand_more
木原 稔 (LDP) won Kumamoto 1st District with 144,036 votes, a vote share of 63.2%.