Candidates
新藤 義孝 — Saitama 2nd District 2024
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Saitama 2nd District (2024) — 72,467 votes (39.7%), rank #1 of 5.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 66. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 公明
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 9
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
66 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 27, 2024
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
72,467
Vote Share
39.7%
Rank
#1
Outcome
Won
Win/Loss Outcome
Seat
Elected to the House of Representatives
Political Context
Party Affiliation
LDP
自民
Party Candidates 2024
325
Party Seats Won
191
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
42.6%
Occupation & Background
Category大臣
Detail元経済再生担当大臣、元総務大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2024 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 9
- Age at time of election: 66
Endorsements
公明
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 新藤 義孝 this page | LDP | 72,467 | 39.7% |
| #2 | 高橋 英明 | Ishin | 43,164 | 23.6% |
| #3 | 松浦 玄嗣 | CDP | 34,327 | 18.8% |
| #4 | 奥田 智子 | JCP | 23,317 | 12.8% |
| #5 | 津村 大作 | Minor Parties | 9,348 | 5.1% |
Same-Party Peers in 2024
- 川崎 秀人 — Mie 2nd District, 39.7% (Lost)
- 土田 慎 — Tokyo 13th District, 39.6% (Won)
- 古川 直季 — Kanagawa 6th District, 39.8% (Lost)
- 赤間 二郎 — Kanagawa 14th District, 39.6% (Won)
- 船田 元 — Tochigi 1st District, 39.9% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 川崎 秀人 (LDP, Mie 2nd District) — 39.7%
- 小宮山 泰子 (CDP, Saitama 7th District) — 39.7%
- 阿部 知子 (CDP, Kanagawa 12th District) — 39.7%
- 武田 良介 (JCP, Nagano 4th District) — 39.8%
- 土田 慎 (LDP, Tokyo 13th District) — 39.6%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
269,219
Best Vote Share
52.8%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saitama 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 75,209 | 41.8% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Saitama 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 72,467 | 39.7% | #1 | Won |
| 2021 | Saitama 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 121,543 | 52.8% | #1 | Won |
Saitama 2nd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 新藤 義孝 | LDP | 75,209 | 41.8% | 4 | 29,688 |
| 2024 | 新藤 義孝 | LDP | 72,467 | 39.7% | 5 | 29,303 |
| 2021 | 新藤 義孝 | LDP | 121,543 | 52.8% | 3 | 64,216 |
Saitama Snapshot (2024)
Districts
16
Candidates
66
Seats Filled
16
Active Parties
10
Party representation across Saitama
JCP14 cand · 0 won
LDP13 cand · 8 won
CDP13 cand · 6 won
Ishin12 cand · 0 won
Minor Parties4 cand · 0 won
DPP3 cand · 2 won
Independent3 cand · 0 won
Reiwa2 cand · 0 won
Komeito1 cand · 0 won
みんな1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Saitama (2024)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 枝野 幸男 | Saitama 5th District | CDP | 107,778 | 51.0% | Won |
| 大島 敦 | Saitama 6th District | CDP | 104,836 | 51.3% | Won |
| 森田 俊和 | Saitama 12th District | CDP | 103,324 | 57.5% | Won |
| 坂本 祐之輔 | Saitama 10th District | CDP | 97,591 | 59.0% | Won |
| 柴山 昌彦 | Saitama 8th District | LDP | 93,223 | 43.4% | Won |
| 小泉 龍司 | Saitama 11th District | LDP | 91,681 | 58.1% | Won |
| 村井 英樹 | Saitama 1st District | LDP | 85,347 | 41.5% | Won |
Where 新藤 義孝 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 43.2% (115 of 266)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2024
Higher vote share than 73% (812 of 1113)
大臣 cohort (2024)
Cohort Size
232
Cohort Wins
140
Cohort Avg Share
42.4%
Cohort Avg Age
60
新藤 義孝's 39.7% vote share is 2.67 percentage points below the 大臣 cohort average for 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 新藤 義孝 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
新藤 義孝 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2024.
Who has won Saitama 2nd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Saitama 2nd District: 新藤 義孝 (2026); 新藤 義孝 (2024); 新藤 義孝 (2021).
How many Saitama districts ran candidates in 2024?expand_more
Saitama had 16 districts with 66 total candidates in 2024, of whom 16 won seats.
Did 新藤 義孝 win the 2024 election?expand_more
新藤 義孝 won the 2024 House of Representatives race in Saitama 2nd District, recording 72,467 votes (39.7%).
Which party did 新藤 義孝 represent?expand_more
新藤 義孝 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 325 candidates in 2024.
Who won Saitama 2nd District in 2024?expand_more
新藤 義孝 (LDP) won Saitama 2nd District with 72,467 votes, a vote share of 39.7%.