Candidates
岩田 和親 — Saga 1st District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Saga 1st District (2026) — 84,220 votes (45.7%), rank #1 of 3.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 52. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 維新
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 6
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
52 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
84,220
Vote Share
45.7%
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内閣府副大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 6
- Age at time of election: 52
Endorsements
維新
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 岩田 和親 this page | LDP | 84,220 | 45.7% |
| #2 | 原口 一博 | 減ゆ | 83,028 | 45.0% |
| #3 | 重松 貴美 | Sanseito | 17,229 | 9.3% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 松本 洋平 — Tokyo 19th District, 45.9% (Won)
- 川松 真一朗 — Tokyo 23rd District, 45.3% (Won)
- 西山 尚利 — Fukushima 1st District, 45.2% (Won)
- 山本 大地 — Wakayama 1st District, 46.2% (Won)
- 長島 昭久 — Tokyo 30th District, 45.2% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 松本 洋平 (LDP, Tokyo 19th District) — 45.9%
- 近藤 和也 (Centrist, Ishikawa 3rd District) — 46.1%
- 川松 真一朗 (LDP, Tokyo 23rd District) — 45.3%
- 西山 尚利 (LDP, Fukushima 1st District) — 45.2%
- 山本 大地 (LDP, Wakayama 1st District) — 46.2%
Career Timeline
Elections
5
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
256,264
Best Vote Share
50.0%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saga 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 84,220 | 45.7% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Saga 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 79,723 | 45.3% | #2 | Lost |
| 2024 | Kyushu Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #5 | Won |
| 2021 | Saga 1st District | LDP | Single-member | 92,319 | 50.0% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Kyushu Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #3 | Won |
Saga 1st District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 岩田 和親 | LDP | 84,220 | 45.7% | 3 | 1,192 |
| 2024 | 原口 一博 | CDP | 96,083 | 54.7% | 2 | 16,360 |
| 2021 | 原口 一博 | CDP | 92,452 | 50.0% | 2 | 133 |
Where 岩田 和親 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 34.3% (98 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 81.1% (908 of 1119)
大臣 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
161
Cohort Wins
131
Cohort Avg Share
50.2%
Cohort Avg Age
60
岩田 和親's 45.7% vote share is 4.49 percentage points below the 大臣 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 岩田 和親 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
岩田 和親 has appeared in 5 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Saga 1st District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Saga 1st District: 岩田 和親 (2026); 原口 一博 (2024); 原口 一博 (2021).
Did 岩田 和親 win the 2026 election?expand_more
岩田 和親 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Saga 1st District, recording 84,220 votes (45.7%).
Which party did 岩田 和親 represent?expand_more
岩田 和親 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Saga 1st District in 2026?expand_more
岩田 和親 (LDP) won Saga 1st District with 84,220 votes, a vote share of 45.7%.