The House of Representatives single-seat constituency election was officially announced on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
This page lists the candidates along with their official websites and other information.
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House of Representatives Single-Seat Constituency Election — Candidate List (Southern Nishinomiya / Hyogo District 7)
There are 5 candidates.
※Listed in order of candidacy filing
Nishinomiya is divided into two electoral districts. Hyogo District 7, listed here, covers the southern Nishinomiya area. Northern Nishinomiya falls under Hyogo District 2, so please take note.
Northern Nishinomiya (Hyogo District 2) Candidate List ↓
やまだ 賢司 (Yamada Kenji)
やまだ 賢司 (Yamada Kenji), Age 59 (Former member) / Liberal Democratic Party / Official Website / Facebook / X / youtube / Instagram
さかい りょう (Sakai Ryo)
さかい りょう (Sakai Ryo), Age 25 (Newcomer) / Sanseito (Party of Do-It-Yourself) / X
平野 貞雄 (Hirano Sadao)
平野 貞雄 (Hirano Sadao), Age 69 (Newcomer) / Japanese Communist Party / Official Website
岡田 さとる (Okada Satoru)
岡田 さとる (Okada Satoru), Age 42 (Former member) / Centrist Reform Coalition / Official Website / Facebook / X / youtube / Instagram / TikTok
三木 けえ (Miki Kee)
三木 けえ (Miki Kee), Age 59 (Former member) / Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) / Official Website / Facebook / X / youtube / Instagram
Click here for the election bulletin
Supreme Court Justice National Review
A national review of Supreme Court justices will also be held alongside this election.
Early Voting and Polling Stations
Please refer to the links below for information on polling stations and early voting in Nishinomiya.
Election Day (Voting Day)
Sunday, February 8, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
Voting Hours
7:00 – 20:00
Polling Stations & Vote-Counting Locations
Early Voting Period
Wednesday, January 28 – Saturday, February 7, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
Early Voting Locations & Hours
※Please note that the early voting start date varies by polling station.
Because this House of Representatives general election was called on short notice, voter admission tickets may not have arrived by the first day of early voting. They are expected to be delivered around Tuesday, February 3 – Thursday, February 5. For details, see here
In Closing
Even if your voter admission ticket hasn’t arrived yet or you’ve forgotten to bring it, you can still vote as long as you are registered on the electoral roll. Just speak to a staff member at the polling station, and they’ll give you the necessary form to fill out!
