Candidates
西村 明宏 — Miyagi 3rd District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Miyagi 3rd District (2026) — 83,705 votes (54.7%), rank #1 of 5.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 65. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Former.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 維新
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 7
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
65 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
83,705
Vote Share
54.7%
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元環境大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Former
- Total recorded wins to date: 7
- Age at time of election: 65
Endorsements
維新
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 西村 明宏 this page | LDP | 83,705 | 54.7% |
| #2 | 柳沢 剛 | Centrist | 47,303 | 30.9% |
| #3 | 林 萌子 | Sanseito | 17,440 | 11.4% |
| #4 | 結城 孝 | Independent | 3,412 | 2.2% |
| #5 | 浅田 晃司 | Independent | 1,121 | 0.7% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 斎藤 洋明 — Niigata 3rd District, 54.6% (Won)
- 神田 潤一 — Aomori 2nd District, 54.6% (Won)
- 棚橋 泰文 — Gifu 2nd District, 54.6% (Won)
- 勝俣 孝明 — Shizuoka 6th District, 54.6% (Won)
- 福原 淳嗣 — Akita 2nd District, 55.0% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 斎藤 洋明 (LDP, Niigata 3rd District) — 54.6%
- 神田 潤一 (LDP, Aomori 2nd District) — 54.6%
- 棚橋 泰文 (LDP, Gifu 2nd District) — 54.6%
- 勝俣 孝明 (LDP, Shizuoka 6th District) — 54.6%
- 福原 淳嗣 (LDP, Akita 2nd District) — 55.0%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
2
Total Votes
246,821
Best Vote Share
59.3%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Miyagi 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 83,705 | 54.7% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Miyagi 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 66,906 | 44.8% | #2 | Lost |
| 2021 | Miyagi 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 96,210 | 59.3% | #1 | Won |
Miyagi 3rd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 西村 明宏 | LDP | 83,705 | 54.7% | 5 | 36,402 |
| 2024 | 柳沢 剛 | CDP | 82,566 | 55.2% | 2 | 15,660 |
| 2021 | 西村 明宏 | LDP | 96,210 | 59.3% | 3 | 35,973 |
Miyagi Snapshot (2026)
Districts
5
Candidates
21
Seats Filled
5
Active Parties
7
Party representation across Miyagi
LDP5 cand · 5 won
Centrist5 cand · 0 won
Sanseito4 cand · 0 won
Ishin2 cand · 0 won
JCP2 cand · 0 won
Independent2 cand · 0 won
DPP1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Miyagi (2026)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小野寺 五典 | Miyagi 5th District | LDP | 138,094 | 77.4% | Won |
| 森下 千里 | Miyagi 4th District | LDP | 124,250 | 57.1% | Won |
| 土井 亨 | Miyagi 1st District | LDP | 110,185 | 45.0% | Won |
| 渡辺 勝幸 | Miyagi 2nd District | LDP | 101,364 | 41.4% | Won |
| 安住 淳 | Miyagi 4th District | Centrist | 78,671 | 36.2% | Lost |
| 岡本 章子 | Miyagi 1st District | Centrist | 78,106 | 31.9% | Lost |
| 鎌田 さゆり | Miyagi 2nd District | Centrist | 73,695 | 30.1% | Lost |
Where 西村 明宏 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 68.9% (197 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 91.5% (1024 of 1119)
大臣 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
161
Cohort Wins
131
Cohort Avg Share
50.2%
Cohort Avg Age
60
西村 明宏's 54.7% vote share is 4.51 percentage points above the 大臣 cohort average for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 西村 明宏 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
西村 明宏 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 2 of them. The most recent was 2026.
Who has won Miyagi 3rd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Miyagi 3rd District: 西村 明宏 (2026); 柳沢 剛 (2024); 西村 明宏 (2021).
How many Miyagi districts ran candidates in 2026?expand_more
Miyagi had 5 districts with 21 total candidates in 2026, of whom 5 won seats.
Did 西村 明宏 win the 2026 election?expand_more
西村 明宏 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Miyagi 3rd District, recording 83,705 votes (54.7%).
Which party did 西村 明宏 represent?expand_more
西村 明宏 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Miyagi 3rd District in 2026?expand_more
西村 明宏 (LDP) won Miyagi 3rd District with 83,705 votes, a vote share of 54.7%.