Candidates
平井 恵里子 — Niigata 2nd District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Niigata 2nd District (2026) — 21,633 votes (9.5%), rank #3 of 4.
- chevron_rightProfile: Female, age 47. Background: 会社員. Status entering: Newcomer.
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
47 yrs
Gender
female ♀ Female
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
21,633
Vote Share
9.5%
Rank
#3
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2026
Political Context
Party Affiliation
Sanseito
参政
Party Candidates 2026
197
Party Seats Won
15
Prefectures
56
Avg Share
10.8%
Occupation & Background
Category会社員
Detail生命保険会社社員
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Newcomer
- Age at time of election: 47
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 国定 勇人 | LDP | 111,803 | 49.0% |
| #2 | 菊田 真紀子 | Centrist | 85,602 | 37.5% |
| #3 | 平井 恵里子 this page | Sanseito | 21,633 | 9.5% |
| #4 | 金井 典子 | Ishin | 9,241 | 4.0% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 山岡 智美 — Osaka 11th District, 9.5% (Lost)
- 野中 貴恵 — Oita 3rd District, 9.5% (Lost)
- 原 弥彦 — Hyogo 1st District, 9.5% (Lost)
- 杉浦 慎一郎 — Tokyo 17th District, 9.5% (Lost)
- 木村 奈美 — Tokyo 25th District, 9.5% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 山岡 智美 (Sanseito, Osaka 11th District) — 9.5%
- 野中 貴恵 (Sanseito, Oita 3rd District) — 9.5%
- 原 弥彦 (Sanseito, Hyogo 1st District) — 9.5%
- 佐藤 理々香 (DPP, Miyagi 2nd District) — 9.5%
- 杉浦 慎一郎 (Sanseito, Tokyo 17th District) — 9.5%
Niigata 2nd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 国定 勇人 | LDP | 111,803 | 49.0% | 4 | 26,201 |
| 2024 | 菊田 真紀子 | CDP | 123,334 | 56.2% | 3 | 56,210 |
| 2021 | 細田 健一 | LDP | 105,426 | 59.9% | 3 | 68,269 |
Niigata Snapshot (2026)
Districts
5
Candidates
19
Seats Filled
5
Active Parties
6
Party representation across Niigata
LDP5 cand · 5 won
Centrist5 cand · 0 won
Sanseito5 cand · 0 won
Ishin2 cand · 0 won
JCP1 cand · 0 won
DPP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Niigata (2026)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 斎藤 洋明 | Niigata 3rd District | LDP | 115,991 | 54.6% | Won |
| 国定 勇人 | Niigata 2nd District | LDP | 111,803 | 49.0% | Won |
| 鷲尾 英一郎 | Niigata 4th District | LDP | 107,128 | 53.6% | Won |
| 高鳥 修一 | Niigata 5th District | LDP | 104,206 | 52.1% | Won |
| 内山 航 | Niigata 1st District | LDP | 92,578 | 46.8% | Won |
| 菊田 真紀子 | Niigata 2nd District | Centrist | 85,602 | 37.5% | Lost |
| 梅谷 守 | Niigata 5th District | Centrist | 79,294 | 39.6% | Lost |
Where 平井 恵里子 ranks
Among Sanseito single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 38.5% (70 of 182)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 25.6% (286 of 1119)
会社員 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
74
Cohort Wins
3
Cohort Avg Share
14.0%
Cohort Avg Age
43
平井 恵里子's 9.5% vote share is 4.52 percentage points below the 会社員 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has won Niigata 2nd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Niigata 2nd District: 国定 勇人 (2026); 菊田 真紀子 (2024); 細田 健一 (2021).
How many Niigata districts ran candidates in 2026?expand_more
Niigata had 5 districts with 19 total candidates in 2026, of whom 5 won seats.
Did 平井 恵里子 win the 2026 election?expand_more
平井 恵里子 did not win the 2026 House of Representatives race in Niigata 2nd District, recording 21,633 votes (9.5%).
Which party did 平井 恵里子 represent?expand_more
平井 恵里子 ran as a Sanseito candidate. The party fielded 197 candidates in 2026.
Who won Niigata 2nd District in 2026?expand_more
国定 勇人 (LDP) won Niigata 2nd District with 111,803 votes, a vote share of 49.0%.