Candidates
古川 康 — Kyushu Block (PR Block) 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Seat allocated on the LDP list for Kyushu Block (PR Block) (2021). List rank #5 of 20 in block.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 63. Background: 首長. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 3
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
63 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
PR Block
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
List Position & Outcome
List Rank
#5
Block Candidates
20
Outcome
Won
Win/Loss Outcome
Seat
Seat allocated via party list
Political Context
Party Affiliation
LDP
自民
Party Candidates 2021
351
Party Seats Won
261
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
51.1%
Occupation & Background
Category首長
Detail元佐賀県知事、元総務政務官
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 3
- Age at time of election: 63
Comparative Snapshot
Block-Level Allocation
Candidates in Block
20
Distinct Parties
6
Seats Filled
20
LDP Wins
8
In the Kyushu Block (PR Block) for 2021, 20 candidates from 6 parties competed for proportional-representation seats. LDP (自民) secured 8 seats in this block, placing 5th on the party list.
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 鈴木 貴子 — Hokkaido Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
- 渡辺 孝一 — Hokkaido Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
- 堀井 学 — Hokkaido Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
- 中川 郁子 — Hokkaido Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
- 津島 淳 — Tohoku Block (PR Block), 0.0% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 山田 勝彦 (CDP, Kyushu Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
- 稲富 修二 (CDP, Kyushu Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
- 浜地 雅一 (Komeito, Kyushu Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
- 吉田 宣弘 (Komeito, Kyushu Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
- 金城 泰邦 (Komeito, Kyushu Block (PR Block)) — 0.0%
Career Timeline
Elections
5
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
281,100
Best Vote Share
55.5%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saga 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 106,320 | 55.5% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Saga 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 76,554 | 41.0% | #2 | Lost |
| 2024 | Kyushu Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #6 | Won |
| 2021 | Saga 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 98,224 | 48.0% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Kyushu Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #5 | Won |
Kyushu Block (PR Block) Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 小里 泰弘 | LDP | n/a | 0.0% | 20 | n/a |
| 2024 | 阿部 俊子 | LDP | 1 | 0.0% | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 今村 雅弘 | LDP | 1 | 0.0% | 20 | 0 |
首長 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
28
Cohort Wins
12
Cohort Avg Share
38.2%
Cohort Avg Age
57
古川 康's 0.0% vote share is 38.2 percentage points below the 首長 cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 古川 康 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
古川 康 has appeared in 5 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2021.
Who has won Kyushu Block (PR Block) in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Kyushu Block (PR Block): 小里 泰弘 (2026); 阿部 俊子 (2024); 今村 雅弘 (2021).
Did 古川 康 win a seat in the 2021 election?expand_more
古川 康 secured a seat in the 2021 House of Representatives proportional-representation block (Kyushu Block (PR Block)). PR seats are allocated by party list, not by individual vote count.
Which party did 古川 康 represent?expand_more
古川 康 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 351 candidates in 2021.
How many seats did LDP take in the Kyushu Block (PR Block) in 2021?expand_more
LDP won 8 seats in the Kyushu Block (PR Block) for 2021, allocated through proportional representation by party list position.