Candidates
武部 新 — Hokkaido 12th District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Hokkaido 12th District (2026) — 92,400 votes (58.8%), rank #1 of 2.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 55. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 維新
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 6
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
55 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
92,400
Vote Share
58.8%
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元文部科学副大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 6
- Age at time of election: 55
Endorsements
維新
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 武部 新 this page | LDP | 92,400 | 58.8% |
| #2 | 川原田 英世 | Centrist | 64,719 | 41.2% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 石井 拓 — Aichi 13th District, 58.6% (Won)
- 三谷 英弘 — Kanagawa 8th District, 59.0% (Won)
- 大野 敬太郎 — Kagawa 3rd District, 59.1% (Won)
- 西村 康稔 — Hyogo 9th District, 58.3% (Won)
- 加藤 鮎子 — Yamagata 3rd District, 58.2% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 石井 拓 (LDP, Aichi 13th District) — 58.6%
- 三谷 英弘 (LDP, Kanagawa 8th District) — 59.0%
- 大野 敬太郎 (LDP, Kagawa 3rd District) — 59.1%
- 遠藤 敬 (Ishin, Osaka 18th District) — 58.4%
- 西村 康稔 (LDP, Hyogo 9th District) — 58.3%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
268,679
Best Vote Share
58.8%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hokkaido 12th District | LDP | Single-member | 92,400 | 58.8% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Hokkaido 12th District | LDP | Single-member | 78,645 | 52.3% | #1 | Won |
| 2021 | Hokkaido 12th District | LDP | Single-member | 97,634 | 58.4% | #1 | Won |
Hokkaido 12th District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 武部 新 | LDP | 92,400 | 58.8% | 2 | 27,681 |
| 2024 | 武部 新 | LDP | 78,645 | 52.3% | 2 | 7,037 |
| 2021 | 武部 新 | LDP | 97,634 | 58.4% | 3 | 42,313 |
Hokkaido Snapshot (2026)
Districts
12
Candidates
38
Seats Filled
12
Active Parties
6
Party representation across Hokkaido
LDP12 cand · 11 won
Centrist12 cand · 1 won
Sanseito6 cand · 0 won
JCP6 cand · 0 won
DPP1 cand · 0 won
Ishin1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Hokkaido (2026)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 和田 義明 | Hokkaido 5th District | LDP | 143,229 | 57.5% | Won |
| 東 国幹 | Hokkaido 6th District | LDP | 121,276 | 56.1% | Won |
| 高木 宏壽 | Hokkaido 3rd District | LDP | 114,285 | 46.5% | Won |
| 加藤 貴弘 | Hokkaido 1st District | LDP | 112,618 | 43.6% | Won |
| 向山 淳 | Hokkaido 8th District | LDP | 108,229 | 55.3% | Won |
| 池田 真紀 | Hokkaido 5th District | Centrist | 105,844 | 42.5% | Lost |
| 中村 裕之 | Hokkaido 4th District | LDP | 105,656 | 47.3% | Won |
Where 武部 新 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 76.9% (220 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 93.7% (1049 of 1119)
大臣 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
161
Cohort Wins
131
Cohort Avg Share
50.2%
Cohort Avg Age
60
武部 新's 58.8% vote share is 8.61 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 武部 新 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
武部 新 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Hokkaido 12th District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Hokkaido 12th District: 武部 新 (2026); 武部 新 (2024); 武部 新 (2021).
How many Hokkaido districts ran candidates in 2026?expand_more
Hokkaido had 12 districts with 38 total candidates in 2026, of whom 12 won seats.
Did 武部 新 win the 2026 election?expand_more
武部 新 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Hokkaido 12th District, recording 92,400 votes (58.8%).
Which party did 武部 新 represent?expand_more
武部 新 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Hokkaido 12th District in 2026?expand_more
武部 新 (LDP) won Hokkaido 12th District with 92,400 votes, a vote share of 58.8%.