Candidates
根本 拓 — Fukushima 2nd District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Fukushima 2nd District (2026) — 128,948 votes (52.0%), rank #1 of 5.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 39. Background: 弁護士. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 維新
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 2
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
39 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
128,948
Vote Share
52.0%
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弁護士
Detail弁護士
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 2
- Age at time of election: 39
Endorsements
維新
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 根本 拓 this page | LDP | 128,948 | 52.0% |
| #2 | 玄葉 光一郎 | Centrist | 90,146 | 36.4% |
| #3 | 大山 里幸子 | Sanseito | 20,645 | 8.3% |
| #4 | 丸本 由美子 | JCP | 6,395 | 2.6% |
| #5 | 遠藤 雄大 | Independent | 1,780 | 0.7% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 松野 博一 — Chiba 3rd District, 52.0% (Won)
- 高鳥 修一 — Niigata 5th District, 52.1% (Won)
- 西田 昭二 — Ishikawa 3rd District, 51.9% (Won)
- 古屋 圭司 — Gifu 5th District, 52.1% (Won)
- 山本 裕三 — Shizuoka 3rd District, 51.8% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 松野 博一 (LDP, Chiba 3rd District) — 52.0%
- 緒方 林太郎 (Independent, Fukuoka 9th District) — 51.9%
- 高鳥 修一 (LDP, Niigata 5th District) — 52.1%
- 西田 昭二 (LDP, Ishikawa 3rd District) — 51.9%
- 古屋 圭司 (LDP, Gifu 5th District) — 52.1%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
2
Total Votes
221,565
Best Vote Share
52.0%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fukushima 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 128,948 | 52.0% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Tohoku Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 1 | 0.0% | #5 | Won |
| 2024 | Fukushima 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 92,616 | 40.5% | #2 | Lost |
Fukushima 2nd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 根本 拓 | LDP | 128,948 | 52.0% | 5 | 38,802 |
| 2024 | 玄葉 光一郎 | CDP | 123,256 | 53.9% | 3 | 30,640 |
| 2021 | 根本 匠 | LDP | 102,638 | 54.6% | 2 | 17,137 |
Fukushima Snapshot (2026)
Districts
4
Candidates
15
Seats Filled
4
Active Parties
6
Party representation across Fukushima
LDP4 cand · 4 won
Centrist4 cand · 0 won
Independent3 cand · 0 won
JCP2 cand · 0 won
Sanseito1 cand · 0 won
DPP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Fukushima (2026)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上杉 謙太郎 | Fukushima 3rd District | LDP | 107,649 | 57.0% | Won |
| 坂本 竜太郎 | Fukushima 4th District | LDP | 100,795 | 49.3% | Won |
| 西山 尚利 | Fukushima 1st District | LDP | 99,531 | 45.2% | Won |
| 金子 恵美 | Fukushima 1st District | Centrist | 93,471 | 42.5% | Lost |
| 玄葉 光一郎 | Fukushima 2nd District | Centrist | 90,146 | 36.4% | Lost |
| 小熊 慎司 | Fukushima 3rd District | Centrist | 77,011 | 40.8% | Lost |
| 齋藤 裕喜 | Fukushima 4th District | Centrist | 54,672 | 26.8% | Lost |
Where 根本 拓 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 57.3% (164 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 88.4% (989 of 1119)
弁護士 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
15
Cohort Wins
3
Cohort Avg Share
28.5%
Cohort Avg Age
50
根本 拓's 52.0% vote share is 23.5 percentage points above the 弁護士 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 根本 拓 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
根本 拓 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 2 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Fukushima 2nd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Fukushima 2nd District: 根本 拓 (2026); 玄葉 光一郎 (2024); 根本 匠 (2021).
How many Fukushima districts ran candidates in 2026?expand_more
Fukushima had 4 districts with 15 total candidates in 2026, of whom 4 won seats.
Did 根本 拓 win the 2026 election?expand_more
根本 拓 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Fukushima 2nd District, recording 128,948 votes (52.0%).
Which party did 根本 拓 represent?expand_more
根本 拓 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Fukushima 2nd District in 2026?expand_more
根本 拓 (LDP) won Fukushima 2nd District with 128,948 votes, a vote share of 52.0%.