Candidates
吹上 政子 — Yamaguchi 3rd District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Yamaguchi 3rd District (2026) — 7,149 votes (3.9%), rank #5 of 5.
- chevron_rightProfile: Female, age 70. Background: 政党役職. Status entering: Newcomer.
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
70 yrs
Gender
female ♀ Female
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
7,149
Vote Share
3.9%
Rank
#5
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2026
Political Context
Party Affiliation
JCP
共産
Party Candidates 2026
162
Party Seats Won
4
Prefectures
49
Avg Share
7.6%
Occupation & Background
Category政党役職
Detail共産党山口県西部地区委員長
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Newcomer
- Age at time of election: 70
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 林 芳正 | LDP | 113,502 | 62.5% |
| #2 | 島村 薫 | Sanseito | 23,266 | 12.8% |
| #3 | 篠田 知宏 | Centrist | 22,915 | 12.6% |
| #4 | 伊藤 博文 | Ishin | 14,697 | 8.1% |
| #5 | 吹上 政子 this page | JCP | 7,149 | 3.9% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 中嶋 廉 — Miyagi 1st District, 3.9% (Lost)
- 伊藤 和貴 — Hyogo 9th District, 3.9% (Lost)
- 奥田 芙美代 — Hyogo 10th District, 3.9% (Lost)
- 谷川 和広 — Nara 1st District, 3.9% (Lost)
- 古賀 邦俊 — Fukuoka 10th District, 3.8% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 中嶋 廉 (JCP, Miyagi 1st District) — 3.9%
- 伊藤 和貴 (JCP, Hyogo 9th District) — 3.9%
- 奥田 芙美代 (JCP, Hyogo 10th District) — 3.9%
- 谷川 和広 (JCP, Nara 1st District) — 3.9%
- 金井 典子 (Ishin, Niigata 2nd District) — 4.0%
Career Timeline
Elections
2
Career Wins
0
Total Votes
25,254
Best Vote Share
10.9%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Yamaguchi 3rd District | JCP | Single-member | 7,149 | 3.9% | #5 | Lost |
| 2024 | Yamaguchi 3rd District | JCP | Single-member | 18,105 | 10.9% | #3 | Lost |
Yamaguchi 3rd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 林 芳正 | LDP | 113,502 | 62.5% | 5 | 90,236 |
| 2024 | 林 芳正 | LDP | 115,687 | 69.7% | 3 | 83,428 |
| 2021 | 林 芳正 | LDP | 96,983 | 76.9% | 2 | 67,910 |
Yamaguchi Snapshot (2026)
Districts
3
Candidates
10
Seats Filled
3
Active Parties
6
Party representation across Yamaguchi
LDP3 cand · 3 won
Sanseito2 cand · 0 won
Centrist2 cand · 0 won
DPP1 cand · 0 won
Ishin1 cand · 0 won
JCP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Yamaguchi (2026)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 岸 信千世 | Yamaguchi 2nd District | LDP | 132,409 | 62.1% | Won |
| 高村 正大 | Yamaguchi 1st District | LDP | 124,364 | 63.5% | Won |
| 林 芳正 | Yamaguchi 3rd District | LDP | 113,502 | 62.5% | Won |
| 平岡 秀夫 | Yamaguchi 2nd District | Centrist | 80,741 | 37.9% | Lost |
| 野田 陽志 | Yamaguchi 1st District | DPP | 39,108 | 20.0% | Lost |
| 山崎 珠江 | Yamaguchi 1st District | Sanseito | 32,352 | 16.5% | Lost |
| 島村 薫 | Yamaguchi 3rd District | Sanseito | 23,266 | 12.8% | Lost |
Where 吹上 政子 ranks
Among JCP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 10.8% (17 of 158)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 4.4% (49 of 1119)
政党役職 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
131
Cohort Wins
34
Cohort Avg Share
28.8%
Cohort Avg Age
57
吹上 政子's 3.9% vote share is 24.94 percentage points below the 政党役職 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 吹上 政子 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
吹上 政子 has appeared in 2 recorded elections, winning 0 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Yamaguchi 3rd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Yamaguchi 3rd District: 林 芳正 (2026); 林 芳正 (2024); 林 芳正 (2021).
How many Yamaguchi districts ran candidates in 2026?expand_more
Yamaguchi had 3 districts with 10 total candidates in 2026, of whom 3 won seats.
Did 吹上 政子 win the 2026 election?expand_more
吹上 政子 did not win the 2026 House of Representatives race in Yamaguchi 3rd District, recording 7,149 votes (3.9%).
Which party did 吹上 政子 represent?expand_more
吹上 政子 ran as a JCP candidate. The party fielded 162 candidates in 2026.
Who won Yamaguchi 3rd District in 2026?expand_more
林 芳正 (LDP) won Yamaguchi 3rd District with 113,502 votes, a vote share of 62.5%.