Gunma 5th district

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

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Gunma 5th district

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A Japanese electoral district within the House of Representatives in Gunma Prefecture.

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Origins & Early Life

Gunma 5th district is a constituency of the House of Representatives in the Diet of Japan (national legislature). It is located in Gunma Prefecture and consists of the cities of Tomioka, Annaka, parts of Takasaki and Shibukawa as well as the Kitagunma, Kanra and Agatsuma districts.

Career & Major Achievements

As of 2012, 315,747 eligible voters were registered in the district. Gunma, home to the families of former prime ministers Takeo Fukuda (and his son Yasuo Fukuda), Nakasone and Obuchi, is considered a "conservative kingdom" (hoshu-ōkoku), a stronghold of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The 5th district has been represented by Keizō Obuchi and his daughter Yūko Obuchi since its creation in 1996. Previously Keizō Obuchi and his father Mitsuhei (first elected in 1949) had represented the four-member 3rd district of Gunma.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1949: 1949 Milestone — Previously Keizō Obuchi and his father Mitsuhei (first elected in 1949) had represented the four-member 3rd district of Gunma.
2. 1996: 1996 Milestone — The 5th district has been represented by Keizō Obuchi and his daughter Yūko Obuchi since its creation in 1996.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — As of 2012, 315,747 eligible voters were registered in the district.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Gunma 5th district

True or False: “The Gunma 5th district has always been a stronghold for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since its inception.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While it is considered a 'conservative kingdom,' the text notes that Keizō Obuchi and his father Mitsuhei previously represented the four-member 3rd district of Gunma.

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