Candidates
古川 禎久 — Miyazaki 3rd District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Miyazaki 3rd District (2026) — 94,868 votes (77.1%), rank #1 of 2.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 60. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 9
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
60 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
94,868
Vote Share
77.1%
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元法務大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 9
- Age at time of election: 60
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 古川 禎久 this page | LDP | 94,868 | 77.1% |
| #2 | 高瀬 大介 | Sanseito | 28,148 | 22.9% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 本田 太郎 — Kyoto 5th District, 77.0% (Won)
- 小野寺 五典 — Miyagi 5th District, 77.4% (Won)
- 細野 豪志 — Shizuoka 5th District, 74.8% (Won)
- 上田 英俊 — Toyama 2nd District, 74.7% (Won)
- 小泉 進次郎 — Kanagawa 11th District, 79.5% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 本田 太郎 (LDP, Kyoto 5th District) — 77.0%
- 小野寺 五典 (LDP, Miyagi 5th District) — 77.4%
- 細野 豪志 (LDP, Shizuoka 5th District) — 74.8%
- 上田 英俊 (LDP, Toyama 2nd District) — 74.7%
- 小泉 進次郎 (LDP, Kanagawa 11th District) — 79.5%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
300,722
Best Vote Share
80.7%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Miyazaki 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 94,868 | 77.1% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Miyazaki 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 94,009 | 79.2% | #1 | Won |
| 2021 | Miyazaki 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 111,845 | 80.7% | #1 | Won |
Miyazaki 3rd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 古川 禎久 | LDP | 94,868 | 77.1% | 2 | 66,720 |
| 2024 | 古川 禎久 | LDP | 94,009 | 79.2% | 2 | 69,276 |
| 2021 | 古川 禎久 | LDP | 111,845 | 80.7% | 3 | 91,503 |
Miyazaki Snapshot (2026)
Districts
3
Candidates
9
Seats Filled
3
Active Parties
6
Party representation across Miyazaki
LDP3 cand · 1 won
Sanseito2 cand · 0 won
Centrist1 cand · 1 won
Ishin1 cand · 0 won
DPP1 cand · 1 won
JCP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Miyazaki (2026)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 長友 慎治 | Miyazaki 2nd District | DPP | 73,994 | 50.7% | Won |
| 渡辺 創 | Miyazaki 1st District | Centrist | 72,280 | 40.3% | Won |
| 江藤 拓 | Miyazaki 2nd District | LDP | 65,630 | 45.0% | Lost |
| 武井 俊輔 | Miyazaki 1st District | LDP | 58,167 | 32.4% | Lost |
| 横田 朋大 | Miyazaki 1st District | Ishin | 28,831 | 16.1% | Lost |
| 高瀬 大介 | Miyazaki 3rd District | Sanseito | 28,148 | 22.9% | Lost |
| 滋井 邦晃 | Miyazaki 1st District | Sanseito | 20,153 | 11.2% | Lost |
Where 古川 禎久 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 97.2% (278 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 99.2% (1110 of 1119)
大臣 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
161
Cohort Wins
131
Cohort Avg Share
50.2%
Cohort Avg Age
60
古川 禎久's 77.1% vote share is 26.91 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 古川 禎久 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
古川 禎久 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Miyazaki 3rd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Miyazaki 3rd District: 古川 禎久 (2026); 古川 禎久 (2024); 古川 禎久 (2021).
How many Miyazaki districts ran candidates in 2026?expand_more
Miyazaki had 3 districts with 9 total candidates in 2026, of whom 3 won seats.
Did 古川 禎久 win the 2026 election?expand_more
古川 禎久 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Miyazaki 3rd District, recording 94,868 votes (77.1%).
Which party did 古川 禎久 represent?expand_more
古川 禎久 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Miyazaki 3rd District in 2026?expand_more
古川 禎久 (LDP) won Miyazaki 3rd District with 94,868 votes, a vote share of 77.1%.