Candidates
繁本 護 — Kyoto 2nd District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Lost in Kyoto 2nd District (2021) — 43,291 votes (29.2%), rank #2 of 4.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 48. Background: 政務官. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 公明
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
48 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
—
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
43,291
Vote Share
29.2%
Rank
#2
Outcome
Lost
Win/Loss Outcome
Outcome
Did not win seat in 2021
Political Context
Party Affiliation
LDP
自民
Party Candidates 2021
351
Party Seats Won
261
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
51.1%
Occupation & Background
Category政務官
Detail財務政務官、元国土交通省職員
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 1
- Age at time of election: 48
Endorsements
公明
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 前原 誠司 | DPP | 72,516 | 48.9% |
| #2 | 繁本 護 this page | LDP | 43,291 | 29.2% |
| #3 | 地坂 拓晃 | JCP | 25,260 | 17.0% |
| #4 | 中 辰哉 | Reiwa | 7,263 | 4.9% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 佐藤 ゆかり — Osaka 11th District, 29.8% (Lost)
- 大西 宏幸 — Osaka 1st District, 30.1% (Lost)
- 盛山 正仁 — Hyogo 1st District, 30.1% (Lost)
- 長尾 敬 — Osaka 14th District, 30.9% (Lost)
- 神谷 昇 — Osaka 18th District, 27.5% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 堀場 幸子 (Ishin, Kyoto 1st District) — 29.1%
- 川本 慧佑 (CDP, Gifu 1st District) — 29.3%
- 矢崎 堅太郎 (CDP, Chiba 5th District) — 29.3%
- 山本 誉 (CDP, Shimane 2nd District) — 29.4%
- 遠藤 良太 (Ishin, Hyogo 5th District) — 29.5%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
1
Total Votes
105,697
Best Vote Share
33.4%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kyoto 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 62,406 | 33.4% | #2 | Lost |
| 2026 | Kinki Block (PR Block) | LDP | PR Block | 0 | 0.0% | #3 | Won |
| 2021 | Kyoto 2nd District | LDP | Single-member | 43,291 | 29.2% | #2 | Lost |
Kyoto 2nd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 前原 誠司 | ISHIN | 49,415 | 35.7% | 6 | 12,524 |
| 2024 | 前原 誠司 | ISHIN | 60,922 | 45.9% | 6 | 30,225 |
| 2021 | 前原 誠司 | DPP | 72,516 | 48.9% | 4 | 29,225 |
Kyoto Snapshot (2021)
Districts
6
Candidates
20
Seats Filled
6
Active Parties
7
Party representation across Kyoto
LDP6 cand · 2 won
JCP4 cand · 0 won
Ishin3 cand · 0 won
CDP3 cand · 2 won
Independent2 cand · 1 won
DPP1 cand · 1 won
Reiwa1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Kyoto (2021)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 山井 和則 | Kyoto 6th District | CDP | 116,111 | 45.2% | Won |
| 北神 圭朗 | Kyoto 4th District | Independent | 96,172 | 44.2% | Won |
| 泉 健太 | Kyoto 3rd District | CDP | 89,259 | 48.2% | Won |
| 勝目 康 | Kyoto 1st District | LDP | 86,238 | 40.4% | Won |
| 清水 鴻一郎 | Kyoto 6th District | LDP | 82,004 | 32.0% | Lost |
| 田中 英之 | Kyoto 4th District | LDP | 80,775 | 37.1% | Lost |
| 前原 誠司 | Kyoto 2nd District | DPP | 72,516 | 48.9% | Won |
Where 繁本 護 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 1.8% (5 of 279)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 39.6% (339 of 857)
政務官 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
107
Cohort Wins
67
Cohort Avg Share
45.6%
Cohort Avg Age
52
繁本 護's 29.2% vote share is 16.42 percentage points below the 政務官 cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 繁本 護 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
繁本 護 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 1 of them. The most recent was 2021.
Who has won Kyoto 2nd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Kyoto 2nd District: 前原 誠司 (2026); 前原 誠司 (2024); 前原 誠司 (2021).
How many Kyoto districts ran candidates in 2021?expand_more
Kyoto had 6 districts with 20 total candidates in 2021, of whom 6 won seats.
Did 繁本 護 win the 2021 election?expand_more
繁本 護 did not win the 2021 House of Representatives race in Kyoto 2nd District, recording 43,291 votes (29.2%).
Which party did 繁本 護 represent?expand_more
繁本 護 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 351 candidates in 2021.
Who won Kyoto 2nd District in 2021?expand_more
前原 誠司 (DPP) won Kyoto 2nd District with 72,516 votes, a vote share of 48.9%.