Candidates
関 芳弘 — Hyogo 3rd District 2021
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Hyogo 3rd District (2021) — 68,957 votes (40.9%), rank #1 of 4.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 56. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightEndorsed by: 公明
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 5
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
56 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 31, 2021
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
68,957
Vote Share
40.9%
Rank
#1
Outcome
Won
Win/Loss Outcome
Seat
Elected to the House of Representatives
Political Context
Party Affiliation
LDP
自民
Party Candidates 2021
351
Party Seats Won
261
Prefectures
58
Avg Share
51.1%
Occupation & Background
Category大臣
Detail元経済産業副大臣、元環境副大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2021 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 5
- Age at time of election: 56
Endorsements
公明
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 関 芳弘 this page | LDP | 68,957 | 40.9% |
| #2 | 和田 有一朗 | Ishin | 59,537 | 35.4% |
| #3 | 佐藤 泰樹 | DPP | 22,765 | 13.5% |
| #4 | 赤田 勝紀 | JCP | 17,155 | 10.2% |
Same-Party Peers in 2021
- 船橋 利実 — Hokkaido 1st District, 41.0% (Lost)
- 宮崎 政久 — Okinawa 2nd District, 41.0% (Lost)
- 谷川 弥一 — Nagasaki 3rd District, 40.7% (Won)
- 星野 剛士 — Kanagawa 12th District, 40.7% (Lost)
- 宗清 皇一 — Osaka 13th District, 40.6% (Lost)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 山岸 一生 (CDP, Tokyo 9th District) — 40.9%
- 船橋 利実 (LDP, Hokkaido 1st District) — 41.0%
- 宮崎 政久 (LDP, Okinawa 2nd District) — 41.0%
- 牧 義夫 (CDP, Aichi 4th District) — 40.8%
- 手塚 仁雄 (CDP, Tokyo 5th District) — 41.0%
Career Timeline
Elections
3
Career Wins
3
Total Votes
202,639
Best Vote Share
46.9%
| Year | District | Party | System | Votes | Share | Rank | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hyogo 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 74,806 | 46.9% | #1 | Won |
| 2024 | Hyogo 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 58,876 | 36.8% | #1 | Won |
| 2021 | Hyogo 3rd District | LDP | Single-member | 68,957 | 40.9% | #1 | Won |
Hyogo 3rd District Historical Context
| Year | Winner | Party | Winning Votes | Winning Share | Field Size | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 関 芳弘 | LDP | 74,806 | 46.9% | 4 | 40,534 |
| 2024 | 関 芳弘 | LDP | 58,876 | 36.8% | 4 | 15,074 |
| 2021 | 関 芳弘 | LDP | 68,957 | 40.9% | 4 | 9,420 |
Hyogo Snapshot (2021)
Districts
12
Candidates
38
Seats Filled
12
Active Parties
8
Party representation across Hyogo
LDP10 cand · 8 won
Ishin9 cand · 1 won
CDP8 cand · 1 won
JCP5 cand · 0 won
Independent2 cand · 0 won
Komeito2 cand · 2 won
DPP1 cand · 0 won
Reiwa1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Hyogo (2021)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 西村 康稔 | Hyogo 9th District | LDP | 141,973 | 76.3% | Won |
| 藤井 比早之 | Hyogo 4th District | LDP | 112,810 | 50.0% | Won |
| 中野 洋昌 | Hyogo 8th District | Komeito | 100,313 | 58.8% | Won |
| 赤羽 一嘉 | Hyogo 2nd District | Komeito | 99,455 | 54.2% | Won |
| 山田 賢司 | Hyogo 7th District | LDP | 95,140 | 37.5% | Won |
| 谷 公一 | Hyogo 5th District | LDP | 94,656 | 42.5% | Won |
| 三木 圭恵 | Hyogo 7th District | Ishin | 93,610 | 36.9% | Lost |
Where 関 芳弘 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 20.8% (58 of 279)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2021
Higher vote share than 56.9% (488 of 857)
大臣 cohort (2021)
Cohort Size
216
Cohort Wins
153
Cohort Avg Share
50.1%
Cohort Avg Age
61
関 芳弘's 40.9% vote share is 9.17 percentage points below the 大臣 cohort average for 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has 関 芳弘 run for the House of Representatives?expand_more
関 芳弘 has appeared in 3 recorded elections, winning 3 of them. The most recent was 2021.
Who has won Hyogo 3rd District in recent elections?expand_more
Recorded winners of Hyogo 3rd District: 関 芳弘 (2026); 関 芳弘 (2024); 関 芳弘 (2021).
How many Hyogo districts ran candidates in 2021?expand_more
Hyogo had 12 districts with 38 total candidates in 2021, of whom 12 won seats.
Did 関 芳弘 win the 2021 election?expand_more
関 芳弘 won the 2021 House of Representatives race in Hyogo 3rd District, recording 68,957 votes (40.9%).
Which party did 関 芳弘 represent?expand_more
関 芳弘 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 351 candidates in 2021.
Who won Hyogo 3rd District in 2021?expand_more
関 芳弘 (LDP) won Hyogo 3rd District with 68,957 votes, a vote share of 40.9%.