Candidates
西野 太亮 — Kumamoto 2nd District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Kumamoto 2nd District (2026) — 115,583 votes (71.5%), rank #1 of 3.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 47. Background: 政務官. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 維新
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 3
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
47 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
115,583
Vote Share
71.5%
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政務官
Detail元内閣府政務官
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 3
- Age at time of election: 47
Endorsements
維新
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 西野 太亮 this page | LDP | 115,583 | 71.5% |
| #2 | 前田 智徳 | Sanseito | 31,019 | 19.2% |
| #3 | 益田 牧子 | JCP | 15,165 | 9.4% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 浜田 靖一 — Chiba 12th District, 71.5% (Won)
- 長谷川 淳二 — Ehime 3rd District, 71.2% (Won)
- 井林 辰憲 — Shizuoka 2nd District, 71.1% (Won)
- 金子 容三 — Nagasaki 3rd District, 72.1% (Won)
- 尾崎 正直 — Kochi 2nd District, 69.5% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 浜田 靖一 (LDP, Chiba 12th District) — 71.5%
- 長谷川 淳二 (LDP, Ehime 3rd District) — 71.2%
- 井林 辰憲 (LDP, Shizuoka 2nd District) — 71.1%
- 金子 容三 (LDP, Nagasaki 3rd District) — 72.1%
- 尾崎 正直 (LDP, Kochi 2nd District) — 69.5%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
328,517
Best Vote Share
71.5%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kumamoto 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 115,583 | 71.5% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Kumamoto 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 102,624 | 69.3% | #1 | Won |
| 2021 | Kumamoto 2nd District | Independent | Single-member | 110,310 | 60.6% | #1 | Won |
Kumamoto 2nd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 西野 太亮 | LDP | 115,583 | 71.5% | 3 | 84,564 |
| 2024 | 西野 太亮 | LDP | 102,624 | 69.3% | 3 | 76,680 |
| 2021 | 西野 太亮 | INDEPENDENT | 110,310 | 60.6% | 3 | 50,219 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 木原 稔 | Kumamoto 1st District | LDP | 144,036 | 63.2% | Won |
| 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 |
| 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 西野 太亮 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 94.8% (271 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 98.6% (1103 of 1119)
政務官 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
48
Cohort Wins
31
Cohort Avg Share
46.0%
Cohort Avg Age
53
西野 太亮's 71.5% vote share is 25.5 percentage points above the 政務官 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 西野 太亮 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
西野 太亮 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Kumamoto 2nd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Kumamoto 2nd District: 西野 太亮 (2026); 西野 太亮 (2024); 西野 太亮 (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 西野 太亮 win the 2026 election?expand_more
西野 太亮 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Kumamoto 2nd District, recording 115,583 votes (71.5%).
Which party did 西野 太亮 represent?expand_more
西野 太亮 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Kumamoto 2nd District in 2026?expand_more
西野 太亮 (LDP) won Kumamoto 2nd District with 115,583 votes, a vote share of 71.5%.