Candidates
中川 貴元 — Aichi 2nd District 2024
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Aichi 2nd District (2024) — 50,195 votes (24.1%), rank #2 of 4.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 57. Background: 政務官. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 公明
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
57 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 27, 2024
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
50,195
Vote Share
24.1%
Rank
#2
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2024
Political Context
Party Affiliation
LDP
自民
Party Candidates 2024
325
Party Seats Won
191
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
42.6%
Occupation & Background
Category政務官
Detail元総務政務官、元名古屋市議会議長
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2024 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 1
- Age at time of election: 57
Endorsements
公明
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 古川 元久 | DPP | 121,739 | 58.5% |
| #2 | 中川 貴元 this page | LDP | 50,195 | 24.1% |
| #3 | 室園 幸志 | Ishin | 18,864 | 9.1% |
| #4 | 酒井 健太朗 | JCP | 17,422 | 8.4% |
Same-Party Peers in 2024
- 内田 隆嗣 — Osaka 18th District, 23.8% (Lost)
- 高橋 恭介 — Chiba 14th District, 23.6% (Lost)
- 水野 良彦 — Aichi 3rd District, 24.6% (Lost)
- 山際 大志郎 — Kanagawa 18th District, 23.5% (Lost)
- 山本 朋広 — Kanagawa 4th District, 23.4% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 笹本 由紀子 (CDP, Kumamoto 4th District) — 24.1%
- 樋高 剛 (CDP, Chiba 12th District) — 24.2%
- 井戸 正枝 (DPP, Tokyo 4th District) — 24.0%
- 平本 浩一 (CDP, Hiroshima 1st District) — 24.2%
- 内田 隆嗣 (LDP, Osaka 18th District) — 23.8%
Career Timeline
Elections
4
Career Wins
2
Total Votes
129,614
Best Vote Share
37.7%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tokai Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 0 | 0.0% | #7 | Won |
| 2024 | Aichi 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 50,195 | 24.1% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Tokai Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #6 | Won |
| 2021 | Aichi 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 79,418 | 37.7% | #2 | Lost |
Aichi 2nd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 古川 元久 | DPP | 110,540 | 49.1% | 4 | 35,695 |
| 2024 | 古川 元久 | DPP | 121,739 | 58.5% | 4 | 71,544 |
| 2021 | 古川 元久 | DPP | 131,397 | 62.3% | 2 | 51,979 |
Aichi Snapshot (2024)
Districts
16
Candidates
61
Seats Filled
16
Active Parties
11
Party representation across Aichi
LDP15 cand · 3 won
JCP13 cand · 0 won
CDP12 cand · 8 won
Ishin8 cand · 0 won
保守4 cand · 1 won
DPP4 cand · 4 won
Reiwa1 cand · 0 won
Komeito1 cand · 0 won
Sanseito1 cand · 0 won
Independent1 cand · 0 won
SDP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Aichi (2024)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大西 健介 | Aichi 13th District | CDP | 137,944 | 56.3% | Won |
| 丹野 みどり | Aichi 11th District | DPP | 134,528 | 56.9% | Won |
| 重徳 和彦 | Aichi 12th District | CDP | 126,940 | 50.5% | Won |
| 古川 元久 | Aichi 2nd District | DPP | 121,739 | 58.5% | Won |
| 伴野 豊 | Aichi 8th District | CDP | 115,282 | 49.7% | Won |
| 日野 紗里亜 | Aichi 7th District | DPP | 111,406 | 55.9% | Won |
| 近藤 昭一 | Aichi 3rd District | CDP | 103,624 | 47.0% | Won |
Where 中川 貴元 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 4.1% (11 of 266)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 50% (557 of 1113)
政務官 cohort (2024)
Cohort Size
73
Cohort Wins
46
Cohort Avg Share
41.8%
Cohort Avg Age
54
中川 貴元's 24.1% vote share is 17.74 percentage points below the 政務官 cohort average for 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 中川 貴元 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
中川 貴元 has appeared in 4 recorded elections, winning 2 of them. The most recent was 2024.
Who has won Aichi 2nd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Aichi 2nd District: 古川 元久 (2026); 古川 元久 (2024); 古川 元久 (2021).
How many Aichi districts ran candidates in 2024?expand_more
Aichi had 16 districts with 61 total candidates in 2024, of whom 16 won seats.
Did 中川 貴元 win the 2024 election?expand_more
中川 貴元 did not win the 2024 House of Representatives race in Aichi 2nd District, recording 50,195 votes (24.1%).
Which party did 中川 貴元 represent?expand_more
中川 貴元 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 325 candidates in 2024.
Who won Aichi 2nd District in 2024?expand_more
古川 元久 (DPP) won Aichi 2nd District with 121,739 votes, a vote share of 58.5%.