Candidates
関 芳弘 — Hyogo 3rd District 2026
Updated 25 Tháng 5, 2026
- chevron_rightOutcome: Won in Hyogo 3rd District (2026) — 74,806 votes (46.9%), rank #1 of 4.
- chevron_rightProfile: Male, age 60. Background: 大臣. Status entering: Incumbent.
- chevron_rightCareer wins to date: 7
fact_check Quick Facts
Age
60 yrs
Gender
male ♂ Male
Election Date
Th10 22, 2026
System
Single-member
Seats Recorded
1
Election Performance
Vote Count & Share
Votes
74,806
Vote Share
46.9%
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元経済産業副大臣
Incumbency & Career Wins
- Status entering the 2026 election: Incumbent
- Total recorded wins to date: 7
- Age at time of election: 60
Comparative Snapshot
Same District Rivals
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 関 芳弘 this page | LDP | 74,806 | 46.9% |
| #2 | 和田 有一朗 | Ishin | 34,272 | 21.5% |
| #3 | 向山 好一 | DPP | 34,177 | 21.4% |
| #4 | 加藤 健二 | JCP | 16,262 | 10.2% |
Same-Party Peers in 2026
- 内山 航 — Niigata 1st District, 46.8% (Won)
- 青山 周平 — Aichi 12th District, 47.0% (Won)
- 新谷 正義 — Hiroshima 4th District, 47.0% (Won)
- 門山 宏哲 — Chiba 1st District, 46.8% (Won)
- 藤田 ひかる — Nagano 2nd District, 46.7% (Won)
Candidates with Similar Vote Share
- 内山 航 (LDP, Niigata 1st District) — 46.8%
- 青山 周平 (LDP, Aichi 12th District) — 47.0%
- 新谷 正義 (LDP, Hiroshima 4th District) — 47.0%
- 門山 宏哲 (LDP, Chiba 1st District) — 46.8%
- 藤田 ひかる (LDP, Nagano 2nd District) — 46.7%
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 (2026)
Districts
12
Candidates
53
Seats Filled
12
Active Parties
9
Party representation across Hyogo
JCP12 cand · 0 won
LDP11 cand · 11 won
Ishin10 cand · 1 won
Centrist9 cand · 0 won
Sanseito6 cand · 0 won
DPP2 cand · 0 won
Independent1 cand · 0 won
Minor Parties1 cand · 0 won
Reiwa1 cand · 0 won
Top performers across Hyogo (2026)
| Candidate | District | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 藤井 比早之 | Hyogo 4th District | LDP | 147,544 | 69.3% | Won |
| 西村 康稔 | Hyogo 9th District | LDP | 116,526 | 58.3% | Won |
| 山田 賢司 | Hyogo 7th District | LDP | 112,151 | 42.4% | Won |
| 谷 公一 | Hyogo 5th District | LDP | 93,501 | 44.6% | Won |
| 大串 正樹 | Hyogo 6th District | LDP | 91,440 | 36.4% | Won |
| 山田 基靖 | Hyogo 11th District | LDP | 86,090 | 43.5% | Won |
| 青山 繁晴 | Hyogo 8th District | LDP | 85,970 | 43.3% | Won |
Where 関 芳弘 ranks
Among LDP single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 37.8% (108 of 286)
Among ALL single-member candidates in 2026
Higher vote share than 82.1% (919 of 1119)
大臣 cohort (2026)
Cohort Size
161
Cohort Wins
131
Cohort Avg Share
50.2%
Cohort Avg Age
60
関 芳弘's 46.9% vote share is 3.29 percentage points below the 大臣 cohort average for 2026.
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 2026.
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 2026?expand_more
Hyogo had 12 districts with 53 total candidates in 2026, of whom 12 won seats.
Did 関 芳弘 win the 2026 election?expand_more
関 芳弘 won the 2026 House of Representatives race in Hyogo 3rd District, recording 74,806 votes (46.9%).
Which party did 関 芳弘 represent?expand_more
関 芳弘 ran as a LDP candidate. The party fielded 353 candidates in 2026.
Who won Hyogo 3rd District in 2026?expand_more
関 芳弘 (LDP) won Hyogo 3rd District with 74,806 votes, a vote share of 46.9%.