Hiroaki Eto
Hiroaki Eto | |
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衛藤 博昭 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 8 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Shuji Kira |
| Constituency | Ōita 1st |
| Member of the Ōita Prefectural Assembly | |
| In office 2015–2023 | |
| Constituency | Ōita City |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 November 1979 Ōita City, Ōita, Japan |
| Party | Liberal Democratic |
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| Alma mater | Keio University |
Hiroaki Eto (衛藤博昭, Eto Hiroaki; born 25 November 1979) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2026. He is the son of Seiichi Eto.[1]
Biography
After graduating from Keio University, Eto worked at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for about nine years. He was involved in exporting Japanese railway technology. Eto was elected to the Ōita Prefectural Assembly in 2015 and served until 2023.[1][2]
Eto was selected as the LDP candidate for Ōita 1st district in the 2024 general election, but was defeated by the independent incumbent Shuji Kira. He ran again in 2026 and was elected, defeating Kira.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c "衆院選・大分1区の候補者の横顔". The Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). 4 February 2026.
- ^ a b "【速報】衆院選大分1区 自民・新人の衛藤博昭氏が当選確実" (in Japanese). TBS NEWS DIG. 8 February 2026.