Candidates
野中 厚 — Saitama 12th District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Saitama 12th District (2026) — 102,382 votes (55.8%), rank #1 of 2.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 49. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 維新
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 6
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
49 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
102,382
Vote Share
55.8%
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元農林水産副大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 6
- Age at time of election: 49
Endorsements
維新
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 野中 厚 this page | LDP | 102,382 | 55.8% |
| #2 | 森田 俊和 | Centrist | 81,103 | 44.2% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 野田 聖子 — Gifu 1st District, 55.8% (Won)
- 土屋 品子 — Saitama 16th District, 55.8% (Won)
- 村井 英樹 — Saitama 1st District, 55.7% (Won)
- 古川 康 — Saga 2nd District, 55.5% (Won)
- 東 国幹 — Hokkaido 6th District, 56.1% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 野田 聖子 (LDP, Gifu 1st District) — 55.8%
- 土屋 品子 (LDP, Saitama 16th District) — 55.8%
- 村井 英樹 (LDP, Saitama 1st District) — 55.7%
- 古川 康 (LDP, Saga 2nd District) — 55.5%
- 東 国幹 (LDP, Hokkaido 6th District) — 56.1%
Career Timeline
Elections
5
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
277,272
Best Vote Share
55.8%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saitama 12th District | LDP | Single-member | 102,382 | 55.8% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Saitama 12th District | LDP | Single-member | 76,395 | 42.5% | #2 | Lost |
| 2024 | Northern Kanto Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #7 | Won |
| 2021 | Saitama 12th District | LDP | Single-member | 98,493 | 49.0% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Northern Kanto Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #2 | Won |
Saitama 12th District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 野中 厚 | LDP | 102,382 | 55.8% | 2 | 21,279 |
| 2024 | 森田 俊和 | CDP | 103,324 | 57.5% | 2 | 26,929 |
| 2021 | 森田 俊和 | CDP | 102,627 | 51.0% | 2 | 4,134 |
Saitama Snapshot (2026)
Districts
16
Candidates
55
Seats Filled
16
Active Parties
9
Party representation across Saitama
LDP16 cand · 16 won
Centrist12 cand · 0 won
Sanseito8 cand · 0 won
JCP6 cand · 0 won
DPP5 cand · 0 won
Ishin4 cand · 0 won
Independent2 cand · 0 won
Reiwa1 cand · 0 won
Minor Parties1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Saitama (2026)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村井 英樹 | Saitama 1st District | LDP | 121,002 | 55.7% | Won |
| 柴山 昌彦 | Saitama 8th District | LDP | 118,529 | 52.4% | Won |
| 田中 良生 | Saitama 15th District | LDP | 114,320 | 52.3% | Won |
| 大塚 拓 | Saitama 9th District | LDP | 112,062 | 55.0% | Won |
| 穂坂 泰 | Saitama 4th District | LDP | 110,312 | 52.9% | Won |
| 中野 英幸 | Saitama 7th District | LDP | 107,470 | 57.2% | Won |
| 井原 隆 | Saitama 5th District | LDP | 104,836 | 47.4% | Won |
Where 野中 厚 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 71.7% (205 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 92.2% (1032 of 1119)
大臣 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
161
Cohort Wins
131
Cohort Avg Share
50.2%
Cohort Avg Age
60
野中 厚's 55.8% vote share is 5.61 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 野中 厚 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
野中 厚 has appeared in 5 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Saitama 12th District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Saitama 12th District: 野中 厚 (2026); 森田 俊和 (2024); 森田 俊和 (2021).
How many Saitama districts ran candidates in 2026?expand_more
Saitama had 16 districts with 55 total candidates in 2026, of whom 16 won seats.
Did 野中 厚 win the 2026 election?expand_more
野中 厚 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Saitama 12th District, recording 102,382 votes (55.8%).
Which party did 野中 厚 represent?expand_more
野中 厚 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Saitama 12th District in 2026?expand_more
野中 厚 (LDP) won Saitama 12th District with 102,382 votes, a vote share of 55.8%.