Candidates
武内 則男 — Kochi 1st District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Kochi 1st District (2021) — 50,033 votes (30.7%), rank #2 of 4.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 63. Background: 政党役職. Status entering: Incumbent.
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
63 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
50,033
Vote Share
30.7%
Rank
#2
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2021
Political Context
Party Affiliation
CDP
立民
Party Candidates 2021
253
Party Seats Won
96
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
39.0%
Occupation & Background
Category政党役職
Detail立憲民主党高知県連代表、元参議院議員
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 1
- Age at time of election: 63
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 中谷 元 | LDP | 104,837 | 64.3% |
| #2 | 武内 則男 this page | CDP | 50,033 | 30.7% |
| #3 | 中島 康治 | NHK Party | 4,081 | 2.5% |
| #4 | 川田 永二 | Independent | 4,036 | 2.5% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 堀越 啓仁 — Gunma 2nd District, 30.6% (Lost)
- 竹内 千春 — Chiba 7th District, 30.6% (Lost)
- 大林 正英 — Iwate 2nd District, 30.4% (Lost)
- 村上 史好 — Osaka 6th District, 30.4% (Lost)
- 桜井 周 — Hyogo 6th District, 30.4% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 堀越 啓仁 (CDP, Gunma 2nd District) — 30.6%
- 竹内 千春 (CDP, Chiba 7th District) — 30.6%
- 穀田 恵二 (JCP, Kyoto 1st District) — 30.5%
- 長尾 敬 (LDP, Osaka 14th District) — 30.9%
- 大林 正英 (CDP, Iwate 2nd District) — 30.4%
Career Timeline
Elections
2
Career Wins
0
Total Votes
105,783
Best Vote Share
38.5%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kochi 1st District | CDP | Single-member | 55,750 | 38.5% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Kochi 1st District | CDP | Single-member | 50,033 | 30.7% | #2 | Lost |
Kochi 1st District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 中谷 元 | LDP | 92,043 | 59.8% | 3 | 53,183 |
| 2024 | 中谷 元 | LDP | 89,110 | 61.5% | 2 | 33,360 |
| 2021 | 中谷 元 | LDP | 104,837 | 64.3% | 4 | 54,804 |
Where 武内 則男 ranks
Among CDP single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 23.4% (50 of 214)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 42.1% (361 of 857)
政党役職 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
210
Cohort Wins
98
Cohort Avg Share
33.5%
Cohort Avg Age
56
武内 則男's 30.7% vote share is 2.83 percentage points below the 政党役職 cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 武内 則男 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
武内 則男 has appeared in 2 recorded elections, winning 0 of them. The most recent was 2021.
Who has won Kochi 1st District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Kochi 1st District: 中谷 元 (2026); 中谷 元 (2024); 中谷 元 (2021).
Did 武内 則男 win the 2021 election?expand_more
武内 則男 did not win the 2021 House of Representatives race in Kochi 1st District, recording 50,033 votes (30.7%).
Which party did 武内 則男 represent?expand_more
武内 則男 ran as a CDP candidate. The party fielded 253 candidates in 2021.
Who won Kochi 1st District in 2021?expand_more
中谷 元 (LDP) won Kochi 1st District with 104,837 votes, a vote share of 64.3%.