Candidates
東 克哉 — Hiroshima 3rd District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Hiroshima 3rd District (2026) — 57,975 votes (29.7%), rank #2 of 5.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 44. Background: 医療専門職. Status entering: Incumbent.
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
44 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
57,975
Vote Share
29.7%
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医療専門職
Detail理学療法士
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 1
- Age at time of election: 44
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 石橋 林太郎 | LDP | 100,352 | 51.4% |
| #2 | 東 克哉 this page | Centrist | 57,975 | 29.7% |
| #3 | 田中 淳子 | Sanseito | 25,253 | 12.9% |
| #4 | 高松 史子 | JCP | 8,147 | 4.2% |
| #5 | 玉田 憲勲 | Independent | 3,656 | 1.9% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 長友 克洋 — Kanagawa 14th District, 29.9% (Lost)
- 市来 伴子 — Saitama 8th District, 30.0% (Lost)
- 稲富 修二 — Fukuoka 2nd District, 30.0% (Lost)
- 鎌田 さゆり — Miyagi 2nd District, 30.1% (Lost)
- 岡島 一正 — Chiba 3rd District, 29.2% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 川崎 智光 (DPP, Kagawa 3rd District) — 29.8%
- 浅田 眞澄美 (LDP, Nagasaki 1st District) — 29.5%
- 柴田 将平 (DPP, Shizuoka 1st District) — 29.5%
- 長友 克洋 (Centrist, Kanagawa 14th District) — 29.9%
- 福田 玄 (DPP, Hiroshima 2nd District) — 29.4%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
1
Total Votes
129,928
Best Vote Share
39.2%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hiroshima 3rd District | Centrist | Single-member | 57,975 | 29.7% | #2 | Lost |
| 2024 | Hiroshima 3rd District | CDP | Single-member | 71,952 | 39.2% | #2 | Lost |
| 2024 | Chugoku Block (PR Block) | CDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #8 | Won |
Hiroshima 3rd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 石橋 林太郎 | LDP | 100,352 | 51.4% | 5 | 42,377 |
| 2024 | 斉藤 鉄夫 | KOMEITO | 86,654 | 47.2% | 4 | 14,702 |
| 2021 | 斉藤 鉄夫 | KOMEITO | 97,844 | 55.1% | 6 | 44,701 |
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 |
| 平口 洋 | Hiroshima 2nd District | LDP | 94,750 | 51.7% | 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 |
Where 東 克哉 ranks
Among Centrist single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 45.5% (92 of 202)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 61% (683 of 1119)
医療専門職 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
14
Cohort Wins
0
Cohort Avg Share
13.9%
Cohort Avg Age
48
東 克哉's 29.7% vote share is 15.76 percentage points above the 医療専門職 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 東 克哉 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
東 克哉 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 1 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Hiroshima 3rd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Hiroshima 3rd District: 石橋 林太郎 (2026); 斉藤 鉄夫 (2024); 斉藤 鉄夫 (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 東 克哉 win the 2026 election?expand_more
東 克哉 did not win the 2026 House of Representatives race in Hiroshima 3rd District, recording 57,975 votes (29.7%).
Which party did 東 克哉 represent?expand_more
東 克哉 ran as a Centrist candidate. The party fielded 244 candidates in 2026.
Who won Hiroshima 3rd District in 2026?expand_more
石橋 林太郎 (LDP) won Hiroshima 3rd District with 100,352 votes, a vote share of 51.4%.