Candidates
中谷 元 — Kochi 1st District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Kochi 1st District (2026) — 92,043 votes (59.8%), rank #1 of 3.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 68. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 維新
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 13
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
68 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
92,043
Vote Share
59.8%
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元防衛大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 13
- Age at time of election: 68
Endorsements
維新
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 中谷 元 this page | LDP | 92,043 | 59.8% |
| #2 | 田所 裕介 | Centrist | 38,860 | 25.2% |
| #3 | 金城 幹泰 | Sanseito | 23,119 | 15.0% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 宮下 一郎 — Nagano 5th District, 59.8% (Won)
- 斉木 武志 — Fukui 2nd District, 59.9% (Won)
- 上野 賢一郎 — Shiga 2nd District, 60.1% (Won)
- 塩崎 彰久 — Ehime 1st District, 60.4% (Won)
- 大野 敬太郎 — Kagawa 3rd District, 59.1% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 宮下 一郎 (LDP, Nagano 5th District) — 59.8%
- 斉木 武志 (LDP, Fukui 2nd District) — 59.9%
- 丹野 みどり (DPP, Aichi 11th District) — 59.7%
- 玉木 雄一郎 (DPP, Kagawa 2nd District) — 59.9%
- 上野 賢一郎 (LDP, Shiga 2nd District) — 60.1%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
285,990
Best Vote Share
64.3%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kochi 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 92,043 | 59.8% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Kochi 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 89,110 | 61.5% | #1 | Won |
| 2021 | Kochi 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 104,837 | 64.3% | #1 | Won |
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 中谷 元 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 78% (223 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 94.1% (1053 of 1119)
大臣 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
161
Cohort Wins
131
Cohort Avg Share
50.2%
Cohort Avg Age
60
中谷 元's 59.8% vote share is 9.61 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 中谷 元 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
中谷 元 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2026.
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 中谷 元 win the 2026 election?expand_more
中谷 元 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Kochi 1st District, recording 92,043 votes (59.8%).
Which party did 中谷 元 represent?expand_more
中谷 元 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Kochi 1st District in 2026?expand_more
中谷 元 (LDP) won Kochi 1st District with 92,043 votes, a vote share of 59.8%.