Candidates
御法川 信英 — Akita 3rd District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Akita 3rd District (2021) — 134,734 votes (77.9%), rank #1 of 2.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 57. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 公明
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 6
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
57 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
134,734
Vote Share
77.9%
Rank
#1
Outcome
Won
Win/Loss Outcome
Seat
Elected to the House of Representatives
Political Context
Party Affiliation
LDP
自民
Party Candidates 2021
351
Party Seats Won
261
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
51.1%
Occupation & Background
Category大臣
Detail元国土交通副大臣、自民党国会対策筆頭副委員長
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 6
- Age at time of election: 57
Endorsements
公明
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 御法川 信英 this page | LDP | 134,734 | 77.9% |
| #2 | 杉山 彰 | JCP | 38,118 | 22.1% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 茂木 敏充 — Tochigi 5th District, 77.4% (Won)
- 佐々木 紀 — Ishikawa 2nd District, 78.4% (Won)
- 橘 慶一郎 — Toyama 3rd District, 78.5% (Won)
- 岸 信夫 — Yamaguchi 2nd District, 76.9% (Won)
- 林 芳正 — Yamaguchi 3rd District, 76.9% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 茂木 敏充 (LDP, Tochigi 5th District) — 77.4%
- 佐々木 紀 (LDP, Ishikawa 2nd District) — 78.4%
- 橘 慶一郎 (LDP, Toyama 3rd District) — 78.5%
- 岸 信夫 (LDP, Yamaguchi 2nd District) — 76.9%
- 林 芳正 (LDP, Yamaguchi 3rd District) — 76.9%
Career Timeline
Elections
5
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
294,520
Best Vote Share
77.9%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tohoku Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 0 | 0.0% | #2 | Won |
| 2026 | Akita 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 85,063 | 49.3% | #2 | Lost |
| 2024 | Tohoku Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #4 | Won |
| 2024 | Akita 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 74,722 | 40.5% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Akita 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 134,734 | 77.9% | #1 | Won |
Akita 3rd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 村岡 敏英 | DPP | 87,573 | 50.7% | 2 | 2,510 |
| 2024 | 村岡 敏英 | DPP | 83,001 | 45.0% | 4 | 8,279 |
| 2021 | 御法川 信英 | LDP | 134,734 | 77.9% | 2 | 96,616 |
Akita Snapshot (2021)
Districts
3
Candidates
6
Seats Filled
3
Active Parties
3
Party representation across Akita
LDP3 cand · 2 won
CDP2 cand · 1 won
JCP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Akita (2021)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 緑川 貴士 | Akita 2nd District | CDP | 81,845 | 52.5% | Won |
| 冨樫 博之 | Akita 1st District | LDP | 77,960 | 51.9% | Won |
| 金田 勝年 | Akita 2nd District | LDP | 73,945 | 47.5% | Lost |
| 寺田 学 | Akita 1st District | CDP | 72,366 | 48.1% | Lost |
| 杉山 彰 | Akita 3rd District | JCP | 38,118 | 22.1% | Lost |
Where 御法川 信英 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 96.4% (269 of 279)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 98.8% (847 of 857)
大臣 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
216
Cohort Wins
153
Cohort Avg Share
50.1%
Cohort Avg Age
61
御法川 信英's 77.9% vote share is 27.83 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 御法川 信英 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
御法川 信英 has appeared in 5 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2021.
Who has won Akita 3rd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Akita 3rd District: 村岡 敏英 (2026); 村岡 敏英 (2024); 御法川 信英 (2021).
How many Akita districts ran candidates in 2021?expand_more
Akita had 3 districts with 6 total candidates in 2021, of whom 3 won seats.
Did 御法川 信英 win the 2021 election?expand_more
御法川 信英 won the 2021 House of Representatives race in Akita 3rd District, recording 134,734 votes (77.9%).
Which party did 御法川 信英 represent?expand_more
御法川 信英 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 351 candidates in 2021.
Who won Akita 3rd District in 2021?expand_more
御法川 信英 (LDP) won Akita 3rd District with 134,734 votes, a vote share of 77.9%.