Candidates
林元 政子 — Wakayama 1st District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Wakayama 1st District (2026) — 20,292 votes (9.8%), rank #4 of 7.
- chevron_rightProfile: Female, age 51. Background: 医療専門職. Status entering: Newcomer.
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
51 yrs
Gender
female ♀ Female
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
20,292
Vote Share
9.8%
Rank
#4
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2026
Political Context
Party Affiliation
Sanseito
参政
Party Candidates 2026
197
Party Seats Won
15
Prefectures
56
Avg Share
10.8%
Occupation & Background
Category医療専門職
Detail看護師
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Newcomer
- Age at time of election: 51
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 山本 大地 | LDP | 95,836 | 46.2% |
| #2 | 林 佑美 | DPP | 31,352 | 15.1% |
| #3 | 要 友紀子 | Centrist | 30,208 | 14.6% |
| #4 | 林元 政子 this page | Sanseito | 20,292 | 9.8% |
| #5 | 浦平 美博 | Ishin | 19,067 | 9.2% |
| #6 | 前 久 | JCP | 9,677 | 4.7% |
| #7 | 正司 武 | Minor Parties | 795 | 0.4% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 山室 貴史 — Osaka 3rd District, 9.8% (Lost)
- 出羽 幹子 — Chiba 6th District, 9.8% (Lost)
- 島村 直輝 — Tokyo 6th District, 9.8% (Lost)
- 星野 奈美 — Tokyo 21st District, 9.8% (Lost)
- 菅又 士廊 — Saitama 1st District, 9.8% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 山室 貴史 (Sanseito, Osaka 3rd District) — 9.8%
- 出羽 幹子 (Sanseito, Chiba 6th District) — 9.8%
- 島村 直輝 (Sanseito, Tokyo 6th District) — 9.8%
- 皆川 雅一 (Ishin, Aichi 3rd District) — 9.8%
- 星野 奈美 (Sanseito, Tokyo 21st District) — 9.8%
Career Timeline
Elections
2
Career Wins
0
Total Votes
31,658
Best Vote Share
9.8%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wakayama 1st District | Sanseito | Single-member | 20,292 | 9.8% | #4 | Lost |
| 2024 | Nara 1st District | Sanseito | Single-member | 11,366 | 4.9% | #5 | Lost |
Wakayama 1st District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 山本 大地 | LDP | 95,836 | 46.2% | 7 | 64,484 |
| 2024 | 山本 大地 | LDP | 70,869 | 36.2% | 6 | 124 |
| 2021 | 岸本 周平 | DPP | 103,676 | 62.7% | 2 | 42,068 |
Where 林元 政子 ranks
Among Sanseito single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 44.5% (81 of 182)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 26.9% (301 of 1119)
医療専門職 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
14
Cohort Wins
0
Cohort Avg Share
13.9%
Cohort Avg Age
48
林元 政子's 9.8% vote share is 4.14 percentage points below the 医療専門職 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 林元 政子 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
林元 政子 has appeared in 2 recorded elections, winning 0 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Wakayama 1st District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Wakayama 1st District: 山本 大地 (2026); 山本 大地 (2024); 岸本 周平 (2021).
Did 林元 政子 win the 2026 election?expand_more
林元 政子 did not win the 2026 House of Representatives race in Wakayama 1st District, recording 20,292 votes (9.8%).
Which party did 林元 政子 represent?expand_more
林元 政子 ran as a Sanseito candidate. The party fielded 197 candidates in 2026.
Who won Wakayama 1st District in 2026?expand_more
山本 大地 (LDP) won Wakayama 1st District with 95,836 votes, a vote share of 46.2%.