Candidates
中西 健治 — Kanagawa 3rd District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Kanagawa 3rd District (2026) — 114,485 votes (47.7%), rank #1 of 5.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 62. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 3
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
62 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
114,485
Vote Share
47.7%
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元財務副大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 3
- Age at time of election: 62
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 中西 健治 this page | LDP | 114,485 | 47.7% |
| #2 | 中村 武人 | Centrist | 48,460 | 20.2% |
| #3 | 二宮 研 | DPP | 41,843 | 17.4% |
| #4 | 荻野 ミエ | Sanseito | 22,074 | 9.2% |
| #5 | 横山 征吾 | JCP | 12,974 | 5.4% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 福田 かおる — Tokyo 18th District, 47.7% (Won)
- 永田 磨梨奈 — Kanagawa 4th District, 47.6% (Won)
- 井原 巧 — Ehime 2nd District, 47.6% (Won)
- 永岡 桂子 — Ibaraki 7th District, 47.5% (Lost)
- 新田 章文 — Kanagawa 2nd District, 47.9% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 福田 かおる (LDP, Tokyo 18th District) — 47.7%
- 永田 磨梨奈 (LDP, Kanagawa 4th District) — 47.6%
- 井原 巧 (LDP, Ehime 2nd District) — 47.6%
- 浦野 靖人 (Ishin, Osaka 15th District) — 47.9%
- 永岡 桂子 (LDP, Ibaraki 7th District) — 47.5%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
325,809
Best Vote Share
52.5%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kanagawa 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 114,485 | 47.7% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Kanagawa 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 92,125 | 40.5% | #1 | Won |
| 2021 | Kanagawa 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 119,199 | 52.5% | #1 | Won |
Kanagawa 3rd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 中西 健治 | LDP | 114,485 | 47.7% | 5 | 66,025 |
| 2024 | 中西 健治 | LDP | 92,125 | 40.5% | 5 | 20,661 |
| 2021 | 中西 健治 | LDP | 119,199 | 52.5% | 4 | 50,742 |
Kanagawa Snapshot (2026)
Districts
20
Candidates
70
Seats Filled
20
Active Parties
9
Party representation across Kanagawa
LDP20 cand · 20 won
Centrist16 cand · 0 won
Sanseito10 cand · 0 won
JCP9 cand · 0 won
Ishin6 cand · 0 won
DPP6 cand · 0 won
Independent1 cand · 0 won
SDP1 cand · 0 won
Reiwa1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Kanagawa (2026)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小泉 進次郎 | Kanagawa 11th District | LDP | 149,029 | 79.5% | Won |
| 河野 太郎 | Kanagawa 15th District | LDP | 141,580 | 62.5% | Won |
| 三谷 英弘 | Kanagawa 8th District | LDP | 140,717 | 59.0% | Won |
| 丸尾 南都子 | Kanagawa 1st District | LDP | 121,899 | 53.1% | Won |
| 古川 直季 | Kanagawa 6th District | LDP | 120,667 | 60.7% | Won |
| 新田 章文 | Kanagawa 2nd District | LDP | 112,930 | 47.9% | Won |
| 赤間 二郎 | Kanagawa 14th District | LDP | 108,352 | 52.5% | Won |
Where 中西 健治 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 40.9% (117 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 83% (929 of 1119)
大臣 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
161
Cohort Wins
131
Cohort Avg Share
50.2%
Cohort Avg Age
60
中西 健治's 47.7% vote share is 2.49 percentage points below the 大臣 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 中西 健治 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
中西 健治 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Kanagawa 3rd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Kanagawa 3rd District: 中西 健治 (2026); 中西 健治 (2024); 中西 健治 (2021).
How many Kanagawa districts ran candidates in 2026?expand_more
Kanagawa had 20 districts with 70 total candidates in 2026, of whom 20 won seats.
Did 中西 健治 win the 2026 election?expand_more
中西 健治 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Kanagawa 3rd District, recording 114,485 votes (47.7%).
Which party did 中西 健治 represent?expand_more
中西 健治 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Kanagawa 3rd District in 2026?expand_more
中西 健治 (LDP) won Kanagawa 3rd District with 114,485 votes, a vote share of 47.7%.